Oregon's Chesnimnus Unit Archery Elk: DIY Hunting in the Wallowa Backcountry
The Chesnimnus Unit covers dramatic canyon country north of the Wallowa Mountains, offering DIY archery hunters some of the best elk country in Oregon — and bulls that have never seen serious pressure.
Packing Out Solo Elk: Quartering, Meat Care, and Pack Systems for DIY Oregon Backcountry Hunters
Killing a bull elk alone is one thing. Getting that meat off the mountain by yourself is another. Here's everything you need to know before you pull the trigger.
Sage Grouse Hunting in Oregon: Conservation Tags, Eastern Oregon Units, and Tactics for America's Largest Grouse
Oregon's sage grouse season is tightly regulated and genuinely special — a chance to hunt one of the West's most iconic birds across millions of acres of high desert. Here's how to draw a tag and make the most of it.
Bear Hunting with Hounds in Southern Oregon: Tradition, Dogs, and the Siskiyou Chase
Before trail cameras and bait stations, southern Oregon bear hunting ran on dogs. Here's a deep look at the hound hunting tradition in the Siskiyou Mountains — the country, the breeds, and what it takes to close the distance on a treed bear.
Chukar Hunting in Oregon's Snake River Canyon: Birds, Boots, and the Hardest Hunt in the West
The Snake River Canyon holds some of the best chukar hunting in North America—and some of the most punishing terrain. Here's how to find birds, survive the descent, and come home with a full game bag.
Oregon Archery Deer Season: How to Prepare for the August Opener on Public Land
Oregon's archery deer season opens in mid-August and the hunters who do their homework in June and July will be the ones tagging out. Here's a complete preparation guide for public land deer hunters.
Wilson's Snipe Hunting in Oregon: The Overlooked September Wetlands Bird
Wilson's snipe is real, it's abundant, and Oregon has a generous season that opens in early September. Here's how to hunt this challenging migratory bird in Willamette Valley wetlands and agricultural sloughs.
Fall Wild Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Willamette Valley: Tags, Tactics, and the October Season
Oregon's fall turkey season opens in October and the Willamette Valley is loaded with Rios and Eastern hybrids. Here's how to fill your tag when the birds have shifted from spring breeding behavior.
Cow Elk Hunting in Oregon: Antlerless Tags, Public Land Access, and Filling the Freezer
Oregon’s antlerless elk tags are one of the most underutilized opportunities in the state. Here’s how to apply, where to hunt, and why a cow elk is the best deal in big game hunting.
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.
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.
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.