Oregon's Wapiti Unit Archery Elk: Public Land Bulls in the Umatilla National Forest
The Wapiti Unit in northeast Oregon is one of the state's most productive archery elk units, yet it flies under the radar compared to its famous neighbors. Here's a complete DIY guide to putting a public land bull on the ground.
Field Caping a Deer or Elk for the Taxidermist: A Step-by-Step Oregon Hunter's Guide
A poor cape job can ruin months of hard work before you ever reach the taxidermist. Learn exactly where to cut, how to skin the head, and how to salt and preserve your deer or elk cape in Oregon's varied hunting conditions.
Oregon's Murderers Creek Unit Archery Elk: DIY Public Land Bull Hunting in the John Day Country
The Murderers Creek Unit in Grant County is one of Oregon's most storied public land elk hunting destinations. Here's what it takes to tag a bull on your own, on foot, in this demanding Blue Mountains unit.
Late-Season Elk Hunting in Oregon: November Rifle Tactics for Public Land Bulls After the Rut
Once the bugling stops and the orange army goes home, November elk hunting on Oregon public land gets hard — and rewarding. Here's how to find bulls after the rut.
Oregon's Prineville Unit Archery Mule Deer: Public Land Bucks in Central Oregon's Crooked River Country
The Prineville Unit does not get the press of eastern Oregon's trophy units, but it holds good numbers of mule deer on accessible BLM and Ochoco National Forest land — and the archery pressure is surprisingly light.
Archery Deer at Water Holes: Summer Heat Tactics for Oregon's High Desert August Opener
When August heat pushes eastern Oregon temperatures past 100°F, mule deer key on water like few other resources. Here’s how to find the right holes, set up invisibly, and execute the shot when a mature buck finally steps in.
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.
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.
Oregon's Desolation Unit Archery Mule Deer: Public Land Bucks in the John Day Canyon Country
The Desolation Unit sits in the heart of Oregon's John Day country — open canyon terrain, light hunting pressure, and genuine trophy mule deer. Here's how to scout and hunt it before the August archery opener.
Oregon's Fort Rock Unit Archery Mule Deer: High Desert Bucks in Lake County's Hidden Gem
The Fort Rock Unit in south-central Oregon doesn't get the attention of more famous mule deer draws, but it offers consistent over-the-counter archery opportunity, light pressure, and big-bodied high desert bucks for hunters willing to put in the glassing hours.
Oregon Public Land Navigation: Using USFS, BLM, and OnX Maps to Find Hunting Ground Everyone Misses
The best elk, mule deer, and pronghorn country in Oregon isn't on the roads everyone drives. It's in the corners that take real map skills to reach. Here's how to find it.
Reading Elk Wallows and Sign in Late July: Pre-Season Scouting Strategies for Oregon Archery Hunters
Late July is prime time to find and pattern bull elk before Oregon's archery season opens in late August. If you know what sign to look for — fresh wallows, rubs, trails, and feeding areas — you can have bulls located and a hunting strategy dialed before you ever pull your bow from the case.