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.
California Quail Hunting in Oregon's Umpqua Valley and Rogue River Country
Oregon's most abundant upland bird doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. California quail thrive in the brushy draws and oak woodlands of the Umpqua and Rogue valleys — and the September opener arrives faster than most hunters are ready for.
Summer Trout on the McKenzie River: Wade Fishing Oregon's Classic Wild Cutthroat Water
The McKenzie River runs cold and clear through June, and the wild cutthroat and rainbow trout that hold in its riffles and pocket water are as willing as they'll be all year. Here's how to read the river and catch fish from Eugene to the headwaters.
Drift Creek Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Trip Through Oregon's Old-Growth Coast Range
The Drift Creek Wilderness in Lincoln County protects one of the largest remaining stands of old-growth temperate rainforest on Oregon's Coast Range. Here's everything you need for a weekend trip.
Reloading the .300 PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer
The .300 PRC is one of the most capable long-range hunting cartridges available today. Here's a practical guide to reloading it for field accuracy and terminal performance.
Oregon Mountain Goat Hunting: Trophy Permits, High-Country Units, and What It Takes to Find a Billy
Oregon mountain goat tags are among the rarest draws in the state. Here's what you need to know about units, season timing, and how to hunt these high-country animals effectively.
Summer Smallmouth Bass on the Owyhee River: Kayak and Wade Fishing Oregon's Canyon Country
The Owyhee River canyon in southeastern Oregon is one of the most underrated smallmouth bass fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to fish it in summer.
Home Defense Shotgun: Patterning, Load Selection, and Technique for the 12-Gauge Defender
The 12-gauge shotgun remains one of America's top home defense tools. Here's how to pattern your gun, choose the right load, and build the manual of arms into reliable muscle memory.
Tree Saddle Hunting for Bowhunters: A Lightweight Alternative to Traditional Treestands
Tree saddles are revolutionizing how bowhunters access the vertical world. Lightweight, versatile, and deadly quiet — here's everything you need to get started with saddle hunting before the season opens.