Rogue River Trail: Backpacking Oregon's Wild and Scenic Corridor from Grave Creek to Illahe
The 40-mile Rogue River Trail through the Wild and Scenic corridor is one of Oregon's finest multi-day backpacking routes — canyon swimming holes, world-class fishing, remote lodges, and rattlesnake country. Here's how to do it right.
Reloading the .25-06 Remington: Flat-Shooting Loads for Open-Country Deer and Pronghorn
The .25-06 Remington is one of the most underrated cartridges in the western deer hunter's arsenal — flat trajectory, mild recoil, and excellent long-range performance. Here's how to reload it to its full potential.
Roosevelt Elk Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Units, Habitat, and Wet-Weather Tactics
Roosevelt elk are the largest elk subspecies in North America, and Oregon's Coast Range holds a world-class population. Here's what you need to know to draw a tag, find the animals, and succeed in the wet timber.
Trolling for Trophy Rainbows at Wickiup Reservoir: Oregon's High-Desert Sleeper Fishery
Wickiup Reservoir holds some of the largest rainbow trout in Oregon, yet it rarely makes the headlines. Here's how to work this 10,000-acre high-desert gem for fish pushing 5 pounds and beyond.
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness: Backpacking Eastern Oregon's Hidden Alpine Gem
Tucked into the Malheur National Forest south of John Day, the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness packs granite peaks, alpine lakes, and wildflower meadows into 68,700 acres most Oregon hikers have never visited. Here's how to plan a 3-day trip.
Reloading the 6mm Creedmoor: Precision Loads for Long-Range Hunting and Competition
The 6mm Creedmoor sits at a sweet spot between high BC bullets and manageable recoil. Here's how to build accurate, consistent handloads for both precision rifle competition and Western big game hunting.
Pre-Season Deer Scouting in Oregon: Summer Glassing, OnX Maps, and Trail Camera Strategy
The hunters who consistently tag out in Oregon don't just show up in September. They've been working since June. Here's how to build a scouting plan that gives you real intel before the season opens.
Bank Fishing Detroit Lake for Summer Trout: Timing, Bait, and the Best Access Points
Detroit Lake is one of Oregon's premier summer trout fisheries, and you don't need a boat to cash in. Here's how to work the banks for stocked and wild rainbow trout from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane Scopes: What Western Hunters Actually Need to Know
The FFP vs. SFP debate has taken over the rifle scope market. Here's a clear-eyed breakdown of which reticle plane actually matters for hunting in Oregon and the West — and when it doesn't.
Reloading the .45-70 Government: Big Bore Loads for Deer, Bear, and Everything In Between
The .45-70 Government is one of America's oldest cartridges and one of its most versatile. Here's how to handload it for modern lever-action rifles and single-shots from light deer loads to heavy bear medicine.