Compound Bow Release Aids for Bowhunters: Index Trigger, Hinge, and Thumb Button Explained
Choosing the right release aid is one of the most impactful decisions a compound bowhunter can make. Here's a practical breakdown of the three main types — index trigger, hinge, and thumb button — and which one fits your hunting style.
Hells Canyon Wilderness: A 4-Day Rim-to-River Backpacking Route on the Oregon Side
Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North America, and its Oregon side offers some of the most dramatic and seldom-traveled backpacking in the Pacific Northwest. Here's a practical guide to the Hat Point to Dug Bar route.
Reloading the .357 Magnum: Versatile Loads for Revolver and Lever-Action Hunters
The .357 Magnum is one of the most versatile cartridges a handloader can work with — capable of everything from mild plinking loads to serious deer medicine from a lever-action rifle. Here's how to get the most out of it.
Columbia River Shad Fishing: Oregon's Hardest-Fighting Spring Run
The American shad run hits the Columbia every May and June, stacking up fish by the millions — and most Oregon anglers are still sleeping on it. Here's how to get in on one of the Northwest's most action-packed fisheries.
Largemouth Bass Fishing at Fern Ridge Reservoir: Oregon's Best Warmwater Opportunity Near Eugene
Fern Ridge Reservoir west of Eugene is Oregon's most productive largemouth bass fishery. Here's how to fish it from early summer through fall—launch ramps, structure, lures, and tactics that actually work.
Reloading the 6.5 Grendel: Efficient AR-Platform Loads for Deer Hunting and Long-Range Varmints
The 6.5 Grendel punches well above its weight in an AR-15 package. Here's how to reload it for maximum performance—from deer hunting loads to flat-shooting varmint rounds.
Waldo Lake Wilderness: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Oregon's Highest Natural Lake
Waldo Lake sits at 5,414 feet in the Oregon Cascades and is one of the clearest, purest lakes in the world. Here's how to plan a 3-day loop through the surrounding wilderness.
Hunting Dusky Grouse in Oregon's Cascades: Timber Birds, Elevation, and the September Opener
Dusky grouse are underutilized, underappreciated, and surprisingly challenging. Here's where to find them in Oregon's Cascades, what gear to bring, and how to hunt them effectively.
Thermal and Night Vision Optics for Oregon Predator Hunters: A Practical Buyer's Guide
Thermal and digital night vision have transformed predator hunting. Here's what Oregon hunters need to know about legality, technology, and choosing the right setup without wasting money.
Oregon Offshore Albacore Tuna Fishing: Timing, Tackle, and Finding the Blue Water
Every summer, Pacific albacore tuna push north into Oregon waters aboard warm blue currents. Here's how to find them, rig for them, and bring a cooler full of the best-eating fish in the ocean back to the dock.