Reloading the .35 Remington: Oregon's Classic Lever-Action Cartridge for Timber Deer and Black Bear
The .35 Remington has been dropping deer and black bear in Oregon's timber country since 1906. Here's how to reload it for maximum performance from the Marlin 336 and other lever-actions, with component recommendations and verified load data.
Lost Lake Hood River: A Basecamp Backpacking Weekend Below Oregon's Most Famous Volcano
Lost Lake in Hood River County offers one of the most accessible and spectacular basecamp backpacking experiences in the Oregon Cascades — old-growth forest, a perfect Mount Hood reflection, and fishing for rainbow trout all within 90 minutes of Portland.
Cellular Trail Camera Strategy for Oregon Pre-Season Scouting: Apps, Placement, and Reading the Data
Cellular trail cameras have changed pre-season scouting forever. Here's how Oregon hunters are using networked cameras, placement strategy, and real-time data to pattern deer and elk before opening day.
Oregon's Northern Pike Minnow Reward Program: Get Paid to Fish the Columbia and Snake Rivers
Oregon and Washington pay cash rewards for every Northern Pike Minnow you catch on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Here's how the program works, where to fish, and how to maximize your summer catch.
LPVO Scopes on Hunting Rifles: Setup, Magnification, and Why Western Hunters Are Making the Switch
Low-power variable optics started in competition but have found a genuine home on hunting rifles. Here's how to select, mount, zero, and use an LPVO for deer, elk, and pronghorn in Oregon's varied terrain.
Reloading the 28 Nosler: Maximum Velocity Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer
The 28 Nosler delivers 7mm bullets at velocities once reserved for magnum cartridges, all in a standard-length action. Here's how to handload it accurately for Oregon's open-country elk and mule deer hunting.
Oregon's Applegate Unit Archery Blacktail: Timber Bucks in the Southern Siskiyous
The Applegate Unit in southern Oregon's Siskiyou Mountains offers DIY bowhunters a legitimate shot at mature blacktail bucks on rugged, roadless terrain — if you can get in, slow down, and hunt the timber right.
Phillips Lake Near Baker City: Summer Trout and Kokanee Fishing in Oregon's Blue Mountains
Tucked into the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest east of Baker City, Phillips Lake offers summer anglers rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass on uncrowded water with stunning Blue Mountains scenery.
Three Fingered Jack Wilderness: A Weekend Loop Through Oregon's Most Spectacular Volcanic Ruins
Three Fingered Jack is the most dramatic peak in Oregon's Central Cascades and among the most visually striking in the entire state. A weekend loop through the surrounding wilderness delivers alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and views of a mountain that looks like it was built for a fantasy novel.
Rimfire Benchrest: Getting Started with Precision .22 LR Shooting in Oregon
Rimfire benchrest is one of the most technically demanding and budget-friendly precision shooting disciplines available to Oregon shooters. A quality .22 LR, a good rest, and the right ammo can put you on paper at 50 and 100 yards tighter than most centerfire rigs — if you know what you're doing.