Shotgun Patterning and Choke Selection for Oregon Duck and Goose Hunting: A Pre-Season Test Day Guide
Oregon's waterfowl season opens in October, but the work happens now. Here's how to run a complete patterning session and dial in the right choke and load combination before the birds arrive.
Reloading the .450 Marlin: Big-Bore Lever-Gun Loads for Oregon Black Bear and Elk
The .450 Marlin delivers near-.458 Winchester Magnum energy in a standard-length lever action. Here's everything Oregon handloaders need to know about components, load data, and getting the most from this hard-hitting cartridge.
Field Judging Mule Deer in Eastern Oregon: How to Score Bucks on the Hoof
Knowing how to quickly assess a mule deer buck in the field is one of the most important skills an eastern Oregon hunter can develop. Here's a practical, no-calculator system for judging bucks before you commit.
Ochoco Reservoir Summer Fishing: Crappie, Bass, and Yellow Perch in Oregon's Central Highlands
Ochoco Reservoir, just east of Prineville, holds some of central Oregon's best warm-water fishing. Here's how to target crappie, largemouth bass, and yellow perch through the summer season.
Field Ballistic Calculators for Western Hunters: Kestrel, Applied Ballistics, and Getting Your Data Right
Modern ballistic calculators have transformed long-range hunting. Here's how to choose the right tool, enter your data correctly, and actually trust your firing solution in the field.
Reloading the .22 Nosler: High-Performance AR-Platform Loads for Varmints and Deer
The .22 Nosler delivers genuine high-velocity performance from a standard AR-15 platform. Here's a complete reloading guide covering components, load data, and what to expect in the field.
Oregon's Grizzly Unit Archery Mule Deer: Blue Mountains Public Land Bucks
The Grizzly Unit in Grant County offers serious DIY archery mule deer hunting on public land. Here's how to find velvet bucks now and convert your tag in August.
Elk River Fall Chinook: Oregon's Premier South Coast Salmon Destination
The Elk River in Curry County punches far above its weight for fall Chinook salmon. Here's everything you need to know to fish it right from August through November.
Grassy Knob Wilderness: Backpacking Oregon's Remote South Coast Rainforest
Tucked in the Siskiyou National Forest above Port Orford, the Grassy Knob Wilderness is one of Oregon's smallest and least-visited designated wilderness areas — but it delivers old-growth Sitka spruce, dramatic coastal views, and genuine solitude.
Reloading the .300 Savage: A Classic Short-Action Deer Cartridge Worth Rediscovering
The .300 Savage may be 100 years old, but it's still a deadly deer cartridge — and a rewarding one to reload. Here's everything you need to know about components, load data, and getting the most from this underrated round.