DIY Arrow Fletching and Repair for Bowhunters: Keep Your Arrows Flying True Through the Season
Damaged fletching doesn't have to mean a wasted arrow. Learn how to refletch and repair your own arrows with the right tools, adhesives, and technique — before the season opener or in hunting camp.
Handgun Hunting in Oregon: Caliber Selection, Accuracy Fundamentals, and Taking Game with a Pistol
Hunting with a handgun is one of the most demanding and rewarding pursuits in the field. Here's a practical guide to calibers, shooting technique, and Oregon opportunities for serious pistol hunters.
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.
Tiger Muskie Fishing at Henry Hagg Lake: Oregon's Premier Trophy Predator Fishery
Henry Hagg Lake near Forest Grove holds some of the largest tiger muskies in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to target these aggressive, toothy predators from boat and bank.
North Umpqua Trail to Umpqua Hot Springs: Oregon's Best 2-Day Hot Spring Hike
The Umpqua Hot Springs sit along one of Oregon's most scenic rivers, accessible via a stunning stretch of the North Umpqua Trail. Here's the complete 2-day route, camping info, and what to expect at the springs.
Bugling In: A Complete Guide to Calling Bull Elk During Oregon's Archery Rut
Calling a bull elk into bow range is one of the most thrilling experiences in North American hunting. Here's a complete breakdown of bugling, cow calling, and reading elk behavior during Oregon's archery rut.
Reloading the .458 SOCOM: Big-Bore AR Loads for Hogs and Black Bear
The .458 SOCOM turns your AR-15 into a genuine big-bore hunting machine. Here's a complete reloading guide covering components, load data, and field-tested results on hogs and black bear.
Clackamas River Spring Chinook: A Bank Angler's Guide to Oregon's Metro-Area Salmon Run
The Clackamas River offers one of Oregon's most accessible spring Chinook runs—big fish within an hour of Portland. Here's how to work the bank holes, pick your gear, and time the peak of the run.
Reloading the .450 Bushmaster: Straight-Wall Deer Loads for the AR Platform
The .450 Bushmaster punches a .452-inch hole through deer at carbine ranges, runs in an AR-15 lower, and is legal for straight-wall cartridge restrictions in multiple states. Here's what you need to know to handload it well.
Building a DOPE Chart for Long-Range Hunting: Field Data, Apps, and Confirmed Drops That Actually Count
A ballistic app is a starting point, not a solution. Building a verified DOPE chart at the range — confirmed at real distance with your actual rifle and load — is the only thing that lets you make ethical long shots on animals in the field.