Monday, June 1, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Diamond Peak Wilderness: A 2-Day Summer Backpacking Loop in Oregon's High Cascades

Diamond Peak Wilderness: A 2-Day Summer Backpacking Loop in Oregon's High Cascades

One of Oregon's most rewarding yet undervisited wilderness destinations — Diamond Peak rises to 8,744 feet above subalpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and old-growth forest. Here is the full route guide for a 2-day loop.

By HFR Staff  ·  June 1, 2026
Zeroing Your Hunting Rifle for Western Big Game: MPBR, Field Zeros, and Shots That Count
Shooting

Zeroing Your Hunting Rifle for Western Big Game: MPBR, Field Zeros, and Shots That Count

Stop defaulting to the 100-yard zero. Here is how to set a practical hunting zero for western terrain — plus what MPBR means and why it matters when a buck steps out at an unknown distance.

June 1, 2026
Reloading the 7mm Remington Magnum: Premium Elk Loads for Open-Country Hunters
Reloading

Reloading the 7mm Remington Magnum: Premium Elk Loads for Open-Country Hunters

A practical guide to handloading the 7mm Rem Mag for elk and western big game — powder selection, bullet weights, brass prep, and load data for shots past 400 yards.

June 1, 2026
Oregon Coast Clamming Guide: Razor Clams, Bay Clams, and Low-Tide Tactics for the Pacific Shore
Fishing

Oregon Coast Clamming Guide: Razor Clams, Bay Clams, and Low-Tide Tactics for the Pacific Shore

Everything you need to know to dig clams on the Oregon coast — species, tides, tools, limits, and the best beaches and bays from Seaside to Coos Bay.

June 1, 2026
Crater Lake Rim Backpacking: Oregon's Most Scenic High-Route Overnight
Backpacking

Crater Lake Rim Backpacking: Oregon's Most Scenic High-Route Overnight

The 33-mile Crater Lake Rim provides one of Oregon's most dramatic and underrated backpacking experiences. Here's how to plan a 2-3 day rim route above North America's deepest lake.

May 31, 2026
Hunting Rifle Cleaning and Maintenance: A Season-Ready Bore-to-Stock Guide
Shooting

Hunting Rifle Cleaning and Maintenance: A Season-Ready Bore-to-Stock Guide

A dirty or neglected rifle will fail you at the worst possible moment. Here's how to properly clean, inspect, and maintain your hunting rifle from bore to stock — before the season starts and after the last shot.

May 31, 2026
Reloading 12-Gauge Slugs: Custom Deer Loads for Oregon Cascade Hunters
Reloading

Reloading 12-Gauge Slugs: Custom Deer Loads for Oregon Cascade Hunters

Rolling your own 12-gauge slug loads delivers real accuracy and performance advantages over factory fodder. Here's a practical guide to components, presses, and load data that works in the wet Oregon Cascades.

May 31, 2026
Oregon Cougar Hunting: Tags, Hound Hunting, and Pursuing the Pacific Northwest's Ghost Cat
Hunting

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.

May 31, 2026
Coho Salmon on Oregon's Coastal Rivers: Fall Run Tactics for Rain-Swollen Streams
Fishing

Coho Salmon on Oregon's Coastal Rivers: Fall Run Tactics for Rain-Swollen Streams

Oregon's fall coho run peaks October through November on coastal streams. Here's how to find and land chrome-bright silvers on rivers like the Nestucca, Siletz, and Alsea.

May 31, 2026
Crossbow Hunting in Oregon: Regulations, Equipment, and Tactics
Archery

Crossbow Hunting in Oregon: Regulations, Equipment, and Tactics

Oregon expanded crossbow hunting access significantly in recent years. Here's what you need to know about when and where you can hunt with a crossbow, what equipment makes sense, and how to adapt your deer and elk tactics.

May 30, 2026