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

Oregon Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep: Units, Draw Odds, and Scouting the Snake River Canyon

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.

By HFR Staff  · June 4, 2026
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting in Eastern Oregon: Finding the Rarest Upland Bird

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.

By HFR Staff  · June 3, 2026
Jackrabbit and Cottontail Hunting in Oregon's High Desert: A Year-Round Varmint Opportunity

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.

By HFR Staff  · June 2, 2026
Oregon Cougar Hunting: Tags, Hound Hunting, and Pursuing the Pacific Northwest's Ghost Cat

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 31, 2026
Mountain Quail Hunting in Oregon's Western Cascades

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 30, 2026
Oregon's September Teal Season: Early Waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 29, 2026
Late-Season Whitetail Deer Hunting in Northeast Oregon: Blue Mountains Bucks After the Pressure Drops

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 28, 2026
Hunting Dusky Grouse in Oregon's Cascades: Timber Birds, Elevation, and the September Opener

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 26, 2026
Sandhill Crane Hunting in Oregon's Klamath Basin: Decoys, Calling, and Migration Timing

Sandhill Crane Hunting in Oregon's Klamath Basin: Decoys, Calling, and Migration Timing

Sandhill cranes are one of the most challenging and rewarding birds you can hunt in Oregon. The Klamath Basin hosts one of the Pacific Flyway's most significant crane concentrations — here's how to be ready when the season opens.

By HFR Staff  · May 25, 2026
Feral Hog Hunting in Oregon: Year-Round Opportunities on Public and Private Land

Feral Hog Hunting in Oregon: Year-Round Opportunities on Public and Private Land

Oregon's feral hog population is growing, and hunting them requires no tag and no season — making pigs one of the most accessible big-game opportunities in the state. Here's what you need to know.

By HFR Staff  · May 24, 2026
Early Bull Elk Scouting in Oregon: Summer Glassing and Digital Strategy Before the Archery Opener

Early Bull Elk Scouting in Oregon: Summer Glassing and Digital Strategy Before the Archery Opener

The archery elk opener is just weeks away. Here's how to use summer glassing trips, OnX Hunt, and wallow hunting to put yourself on bulls before the first day of season.

By HFR Staff  · May 23, 2026
Roosevelt Elk Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Units, Habitat, and Wet-Weather Tactics

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 22, 2026