Mount Thielsen Wilderness: Backpacking Oregon's Lightning Rod on the Pacific Crest Trail
Mount Thielsen's volcanic summit pinnacle is the most dramatic peak in southern Oregon — and the PCT corridor running below it is one of the finest multi-day backpacking routes in the state. Here's a complete 3-day itinerary for July and August.
Reloading the .30 Carbine: Efficient Loads for the M1 Carbine and Ruger Blackhawk
The .30 Carbine is one of America's most historically significant cartridges — and one of the most overlooked in the handloader's library. Here's a practical guide to brass prep, powder selection, and load data for the M1 Carbine and Ruger Blackhawk revolver.
Bear Hunting with Hounds in Southern Oregon: Tradition, Dogs, and the Siskiyou Chase
Before trail cameras and bait stations, southern Oregon bear hunting ran on dogs. Here's a deep look at the hound hunting tradition in the Siskiyou Mountains — the country, the breeds, and what it takes to close the distance on a treed bear.
Siltcoos Lake Summer Fishing Guide: Bass, Catfish, and Cutthroat on Oregon's Coastal Dune Lakes
Siltcoos Lake is Oregon's largest coastal lake — and one of the most productive multi-species summer fisheries west of the Cascades. Here's how to fish it for bass, catfish, and sea-run cutthroat from June through September.
Davis Lake Float Tube Fishing: Oregon's Premier Trophy Trout Destination
Tucked in the Deschutes National Forest south of Bend, Davis Lake offers some of the best float tube fishing in Oregon for trophy rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Here's everything you need to know to fish it right.
Chukar Hunting in Oregon's Snake River Canyon: Birds, Boots, and the Hardest Hunt in the West
The Snake River Canyon holds some of the best chukar hunting in North America—and some of the most punishing terrain. Here's how to find birds, survive the descent, and come home with a full game bag.
Reloading the 7.62x39: AK-Platform Loads for Deer Hunting and the Range
The 7.62x39 is one of the most abundant cartridges in the world—and one of the least-reloaded. Here's why it's worth handloading, and how to build accurate, hunting-capable loads for your AK, SKS, or CZ 527.
Wet Weather Shooting: How to Protect Your Rifle, Optics, and Ammo in the Pacific Northwest
Hunting in Oregon's rain means your gear takes a beating. Here's a practical guide to keeping your rifle zeroed, your optics clear, and your ammunition dry when the Pacific Northwest does what it does best.
Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays in Oregon: A Shooter's Complete Guide to Clay Target Sports
Clay target sports are the best way to sharpen your shotgun skills and have a blast doing it. Here's a practical guide to getting started in trap, skeet, and sporting clays at Oregon's best ranges.
Columbia River Gorge Trail: A Multi-Day Backpacking Guide to Oregon's Most Iconic Canyon
The Columbia River Gorge offers some of the most dramatic backpacking in the Pacific Northwest — waterfalls, basalt cliffs, wildflower meadows, and sweeping river views. Here's how to plan a 2–3 day traverse.