Hunting Resident Canada Geese in Oregon's Willamette Valley: September Permission-Land Tactics
Oregon's early September resident Canada goose season is one of the most underrated hunting opportunities in the Willamette Valley. Here's how to find permission, set up decoys, and call birds that have seen it all.
Hunting Oregon's Sled Springs Unit for Archery Whitetail: Wallowa County's Most Underrated Public Land Buck Opportunity
The Sled Springs Unit in far northeastern Oregon holds healthy whitetail deer numbers with light pressure. Here's how to hunt creek-bottom bucks in the Umatilla National Forest before the September crowds arrive.
Archery Elk on Oregon's Wenaha Unit: Blue Mountains Bulls Near the Washington Border
The Wenaha Unit in northeast Oregon sits along the Washington state line where deep canyon country meets old-growth ponderosa. It's overlooked, rugged, and holds good bulls. Here's a DIY archery elk guide for one of Oregon's most underrated public land units.
Snowshoe Hare Hunting in Oregon's Cascades and Blue Mountains: Tactics for the Season's Best Small Game
Snowshoe hares offer year-round small game hunting in Oregon's high-elevation forests with no special tags required. Here's where to find them, how to hunt them effectively, and why they deserve a spot in every hunter's off-season calendar.
Late August Archery Elk in Oregon: Finding Pre-Rut Bulls Before the September Bugle Season
Oregon's archery elk season opens in late August, weeks before bulls start bugling. The hunters who kill the most bulls understand this in-between period — and how to find bulls before the rut scrambles everything.
Blacktail Deer Rut Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Scrapes, Rubs, and the November Window That Changes Everything
Columbia blacktail bucks throw caution to the wind for about three weeks in November. If you're still hunting them in August and September timber patterns, you're leaving your best opportunity on the table.
Oregon Pheasant Hunting: Willamette Valley Release Sites, Resident Birds, and Season Prep for October
Oregon's pheasant season opens in October, and the Willamette Valley offers some of the best rooster hunting in the Pacific Northwest. Here's where to find birds, what to expect from ODFW release sites, and how to prepare for opening day.
Solo Backcountry Archery Elk Camp in Oregon: Shelter, Food, and Meat Care for the One-Man Hunt
Going solo on backcountry elk means doubling down on planning — every decision about shelter, food, and meat care carries extra weight when there's nobody to help you problem-solve at 6,000 feet. Here's how to build a functional one-man elk camp in Oregon's backcountry.
Oregon Duck Season Opener 2026: Decoy Spreads, Blind Setup, and Pacific Flyway Strategy for Opening Day
Oregon's general duck season opener is six weeks out. Here's how to get your blind, decoys, and calling dialed so you're not scrambling the night before.
Oregon's Ochocos Unit Archery Elk: DIY Tactics for Public Land Bulls in the Ochoco National Forest
The Ochocos Unit doesn't get the press of the Chesnimnus or Silvies, but it holds a solid population of Roosevelt-Rocky Mountain hybrid bulls on accessible public land. Here's a complete DIY guide to hunting archery elk in central Oregon's ponderosa highlands.
Tundra Swan Hunting in Oregon: Tags, Pacific Flyway Routes, and Eastern Oregon Marshland Tactics
Oregon offers one of the most unique hunting experiences in the West: a limited tundra swan season through ODFW’s permit system. Here’s everything you need to know to draw a tag and put a bird on the strap.
Hunting Water in Late Summer: How to Find and Hunt Springs, Wallows, and Stock Tanks for Oregon Deer and Elk
When August heat locks down deer and elk movement to a few critical windows, water becomes the great equalizer. Here's how to find and hunt water sources on Oregon public land before the archery opener.