Black Bear Over Bait in Western Oregon: Legal Bait Stations, Summer Setup, and Making the Most of Your Tag
Oregon allows bear hunting over bait, and western Oregon's dense timber units offer some of the best black bear over-bait opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Here is how to set up legally and effectively.
Band-Tailed Pigeon Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Tactics, Timing, and Finding the Flocks
Band-tailed pigeons are one of Oregon's most overlooked upland birds. Here's how to find them in the Coast Range, what gear you need, and why September is the time to go.
California Quail Hunting in Oregon's Umpqua Valley and Rogue River Country
Oregon's most abundant upland bird doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. California quail thrive in the brushy draws and oak woodlands of the Umpqua and Rogue valleys — and the September opener arrives faster than most hunters are ready for.
Oregon Mountain Goat Hunting: Trophy Permits, High-Country Units, and What It Takes to Find a Billy
Oregon mountain goat tags are among the rarest draws in the state. Here's what you need to know about units, season timing, and how to hunt these high-country animals effectively.
Oregon Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep: Units, Draw Odds, and Scouting the Snake River Canyon
Bighorn sheep tags in Oregon are among the hardest to draw in the West — but the hunters who do draw them pursue one of the most spectacular animals on the continent. Here's what you need to know.
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting in Eastern Oregon: Finding the Rarest Upland Bird
Oregon’s sharp-tailed grouse population is small, localized, and fiercely protected — but for hunters lucky enough to draw the tag, it’s one of the most unique upland experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
Jackrabbit and Cottontail Hunting in Oregon's High Desert: A Year-Round Varmint Opportunity
Oregon's vast high desert holds some of the best small game hunting in the West. Here's everything you need to know to chase jackrabbits and cottontails on public land.
Oregon Cougar Hunting: Tags, Hound Hunting, and Pursuing the Pacific Northwest's Ghost Cat
Mountain lion populations are thriving across Oregon. Here's what you need to know about tags, hound hunting regulations, and the DIY spot-and-stalk tactics for one of the West's most challenging and rewarding predator hunts.
Mountain Quail Hunting in Oregon's Western Cascades
Oregon's mountain quail are the biggest native quail in North America — and hunting them in the steep, brushy Cascade foothills is some of the most physically demanding upland bird work you'll find anywhere.
Oregon's September Teal Season: Early Waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway
Oregon's early teal season opens in September, giving waterfowl hunters a jump on the Pacific Flyway before the main duck opener. Here's how to prepare for fast-moving blue-wings and green-wings.
Late-Season Whitetail Deer Hunting in Northeast Oregon: Blue Mountains Bucks After the Pressure Drops
When rifle season winds down across much of Oregon, northeast Oregon's whitetail country offers a late-season opportunity that most hunters overlook. Here's how to find and kill a Blue Mountains buck in December.
Hunting Dusky Grouse in Oregon's Cascades: Timber Birds, Elevation, and the September Opener
Dusky grouse are underutilized, underappreciated, and surprisingly challenging. Here's where to find them in Oregon's Cascades, what gear to bring, and how to hunt them effectively.