Field Judging Black Bear in Oregon: Body Size, Color Phase, and the Walk-Away Decision
Before you draw on an Oregon black bear, you need to know what you're looking at. Color phases, body proportions, and the walk-away cues that separate a shooter from a pass.
Oregon Coast Jetty Fishing: Rockfish, Greenling, and Cabezon from the Rocks
Oregon's jetties hold some of the best year-round fishing on the coast — no boat required. Here's the complete guide to targeting rockfish, greenling, and cabezon from the boulders at Yaquina Bay, Coos Bay, Winchester Bay, and beyond.
Newport and Depoe Bay Nearshore Coho Trolling: Oregon's September Ocean Boat Fishing Guide
September is the prime window to intercept coho salmon just offshore of Newport and Depoe Bay before they push into the coastal rivers. Here's the complete boat angler's guide to Oregon's nearshore coho fishery.
Oregon Tree Squirrel Hunting: Western Gray and Douglas Squirrels in the Cascades and Coast Range
Oregon's tree squirrel season opens September 1st and runs through the end of January — offering some of the most accessible small game hunting in the state. Here's how to find, pattern, and harvest western gray and Douglas squirrels across Oregon's timber country.
Hunting Resident Canada Geese in Oregon's Willamette Valley: September Permission-Land Tactics
Oregon's early September resident Canada goose season is one of the most underrated hunting opportunities in the Willamette Valley. Here's how to find permission, set up decoys, and call birds that have seen it all.
Fall Caddis Hatch on the Deschutes River: A September Fly Fishing Guide
September is the best month to fly fish the Deschutes River. The giant October caddis and tan caddis hatches turn Oregon's premier canyon river into a dry fly paradise — here's how to capitalize on it.
Hunting Oregon's Sled Springs Unit for Archery Whitetail: Wallowa County's Most Underrated Public Land Buck Opportunity
The Sled Springs Unit in far northeastern Oregon holds healthy whitetail deer numbers with light pressure. Here's how to hunt creek-bottom bucks in the Umatilla National Forest before the September crowds arrive.
Main Stem Umpqua Fall Coho: Timing, Tides, and Bank Fishing from Scottsburg to Reedsport
The main stem Umpqua from Scottsburg to Reedsport is Oregon's most underrated fall coho fishery. Learn how to read tidal cycles, find the best bank access points, and choose the right presentation for fresh-run silver salmon.
Yaquina River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank and Boat Tactics for Oregon's Lincoln County Run
The Yaquina River runs a strong fall Chinook run every September and October — and the crowds are a fraction of what you'll find on Oregon's more famous coastal rivers. Here's how to target fish from bank and boat on Lincoln County's most overlooked salmon fishery.
Muzzle Brakes and Compensators for Pacific Northwest Hunters: Recoil Reduction Without the Trade-offs
Muzzle brakes can cut felt recoil by up to 50%, but they come with real trade-offs for hunters. Here's an honest look at brake types, effectiveness, field considerations, and the best options for Oregon and Pacific Northwest shooters.