Tuesday, August 11, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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97 articles

Oregon's Light Goose Conservation Order: Hunting Snow Geese on the Pacific Flyway

Oregon's Light Goose Conservation Order: Hunting Snow Geese on the Pacific Flyway

When the Conservation Order opens in late winter, electronic calls are legal and bag limits disappear. Oregon's Klamath Basin and Columbia River corridor become ground zero for North America's most underrated late-season hunt.

By HFR Staff  · June 21, 2026
Hunting Bobcats in Oregon: Regulations, Calling Tactics, and Chasing the West's Most Elusive Predator

Hunting Bobcats in Oregon: Regulations, Calling Tactics, and Chasing the West's Most Elusive Predator

Bobcats are more common in Oregon than most hunters realize — and they are open to pursuit year-round in many parts of the state. Here is everything you need to know to get started calling, locating, and tagging Oregon's most underrated predator.

By HFR Staff  · June 19, 2026
Oregon Summer Bear: Spot-and-Stalk Archery Tactics for the Western Cascades June Season

Oregon Summer Bear: Spot-and-Stalk Archery Tactics for the Western Cascades June Season

Oregon's archery black bear season opens in late April and runs through the summer—and June may be the best month of all. Here's how to spot-and-stalk Cascade black bears on your own without bait.

By HFR Staff  · June 17, 2026
Ruffed Grouse Hunting in Oregon: Walking Up Timber Drummers in the Coast Range and Western Cascades

Ruffed Grouse Hunting in Oregon: Walking Up Timber Drummers in the Coast Range and Western Cascades

Oregon's ruffed grouse live in the alder bottoms, brushy creek drainages, and aspen pockets of the Coast Range and western Cascades. Most hunters walk right past them. Here's how to find and hunt the timber drummer.

By HFR Staff  · June 16, 2026
Crow Hunting in Oregon: Calling Tactics, Decoy Spreads, and the Year-Round Season

Crow Hunting in Oregon: Calling Tactics, Decoy Spreads, and the Year-Round Season

Oregon offers a year-round crow season with no bag limit — and these birds are smarter than most hunters expect. Here's how to call and decoy crows effectively across Oregon's farmland and timber country.

By HFR Staff  · June 14, 2026
Early Season Blacktail Deer Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Opening Day Tactics for Fog and Timber

Early Season Blacktail Deer Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Opening Day Tactics for Fog and Timber

Columbia blacktail deer are one of Oregon's most challenging and rewarding game animals. Here is how to find them on opening day of the general season in the dense timber and fog of the Coast Range.

By HFR Staff  · June 13, 2026
Late-Season Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Blue Mountains: Tactics for June Gobblers

Late-Season Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Blue Mountains: Tactics for June Gobblers

As spring turkey seasons push into June in eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains units, pressured birds go quiet and call-shy. Here's how experienced hunters adjust their tactics to close the deal on late-season toms.

By HFR Staff  · June 12, 2026
Oregon's Muzzleloader Deer Season: Units, Gear, and Tactics for Primitive Weapons Success

Oregon's Muzzleloader Deer Season: Units, Gear, and Tactics for Primitive Weapons Success

Oregon's muzzleloader deer season offers a quieter, more challenging hunt with less pressure than rifle seasons. Here's what you need to know about units, equipment, and tactics to fill your tag.

By HFR Staff  · June 11, 2026
Black Bear Over Bait in Western Oregon: Legal Bait Stations, Summer Setup, and Making the Most of Your Tag

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.

By HFR Staff  · June 10, 2026
Band-Tailed Pigeon Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Tactics, Timing, and Finding the Flocks

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.

By HFR Staff  · June 9, 2026
California Quail Hunting in Oregon's Umpqua Valley and Rogue River Country

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.

By HFR Staff  · June 7, 2026
Oregon Mountain Goat Hunting: Trophy Permits, High-Country Units, and What It Takes to Find a Billy

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.

By HFR Staff  · June 6, 2026