Friday, September 25, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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130 articles

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
Pre-Season Deer Scouting in Oregon: Summer Glassing, OnX Maps, and Trail Camera Strategy

Pre-Season Deer Scouting in Oregon: Summer Glassing, OnX Maps, and Trail Camera Strategy

The hunters who consistently tag out in Oregon don't just show up in September. They've been working since June. Here's how to build a scouting plan that gives you real intel before the season opens.

By HFR Staff  · May 21, 2026
Dove Hunting in Oregon: A Complete Guide to the September Season

Dove Hunting in Oregon: A Complete Guide to the September Season

Oregon's dove season opens in September across the state's agricultural valleys and high desert rangelands. Here's everything you need to know to have a successful shoot.

By HFR Staff  · May 20, 2026
Canada Goose Hunting on the Columbia River: Field Blinds, Decoy Spreads, and the Oregon Resident Flock

Canada Goose Hunting on the Columbia River: Field Blinds, Decoy Spreads, and the Oregon Resident Flock

Oregon's resident Canada geese offer one of the longest, most accessible hunting seasons in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to set up a killing field blind, build a convincing spread, and call birds all season long.

By HFR Staff  · May 19, 2026