Friday, June 12, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Diamond Lake Rainbow Trout: Summer Trolling Tactics for Oregon's Premier Volcanic Fishery

Diamond Lake Rainbow Trout: Summer Trolling Tactics for Oregon's Premier Volcanic Fishery

Nestled beneath the spire of Mount Thielsen in southern Oregon, Diamond Lake produces some of the biggest rainbow trout in the state. Here's everything you need to know to load the boat this summer.

By HFR Staff  ·  June 12, 2026
Late-Season Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Blue Mountains: Tactics for June Gobblers
Hunting

Late-Season Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Blue Mountains: Tactics for June Gobblers

As spring turkey seasons push into June in eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains units, pressured birds go quiet and call-shy. Here's how experienced hunters adjust their tactics to close the deal on late-season toms.

June 12, 2026
Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk Loads for Oregon's Mountains
Reloading

Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk Loads for Oregon's Mountains

The .338 Winchester Magnum has been putting elk in the freezer since 1958. Here's how to reload it with modern components to maximize terminal performance for Oregon's elk seasons.

June 12, 2026
Getting Into 3-Gun Competition: A Pacific Northwest Shooter's Starting Guide
Shooting

Getting Into 3-Gun Competition: A Pacific Northwest Shooter's Starting Guide

3-gun competition combines rifle, pistol, and shotgun into some of the most dynamic shooting sport stages you'll ever run. Here's how Pacific Northwest shooters can get started without burning money on gear they don't need.

June 12, 2026
Badger Creek Wilderness: A 2-Day Loop Through Mount Hood's Forgotten Eastern Reach
Backpacking

Badger Creek Wilderness: A 2-Day Loop Through Mount Hood's Forgotten Eastern Reach

Badger Creek Wilderness sits in the rain shadow of Mount Hood — drier, quieter, and less crowded than anything on the west side. This 2-day loop gives you alpine meadows, old-growth forest, and solitude.

June 11, 2026
Reloading 9mm Luger for Competition: Minor Power Factor Loads for USPSA and IDPA
Reloading

Reloading 9mm Luger for Competition: Minor Power Factor Loads for USPSA and IDPA

Competition 9mm loads are a different animal from factory self-defense ammo. Here's how to reload accurate, soft-shooting minor power factor ammunition for USPSA and IDPA competition.

June 11, 2026
Oregon's Muzzleloader Deer Season: Units, Gear, and Tactics for Primitive Weapons Success
Hunting

Oregon's Muzzleloader Deer Season: Units, Gear, and Tactics for Primitive Weapons Success

Oregon's muzzleloader deer season offers a quieter, more challenging hunt with less pressure than rifle seasons. Here's what you need to know about units, equipment, and tactics to fill your tag.

June 11, 2026
Trolling for Rainbow Trout at Wallowa Lake: Oregon's Alpine Jewel
Fishing

Trolling for Rainbow Trout at Wallowa Lake: Oregon's Alpine Jewel

Wallowa Lake sits at 4,400 feet in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains — one of Oregon's most scenic fisheries. Here's how to troll it effectively for rainbow trout all summer long.

June 11, 2026
Mount Washington Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Loop Through Oregon's Wildest Lava Landscape
Backpacking

Mount Washington Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Loop Through Oregon's Wildest Lava Landscape

The Mount Washington Wilderness offers one of Oregon's most dramatic and undervisited backpacking experiences — a rugged lava landscape punctuated by the jagged volcanic spire of Mount Washington itself. Here is how to plan a 2-day loop.

June 10, 2026
Reloading the .22-250 Remington: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Ground Squirrels and Long-Range Coyotes
Reloading

Reloading the .22-250 Remington: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Ground Squirrels and Long-Range Coyotes

The .22-250 Remington is one of the flattest-shooting, highest-velocity cartridges available for varmint and predator hunting. Here is a complete reloading guide with proven load data for Oregon hunters.

June 10, 2026