Pistol Caliber Carbines for the Pacific Northwest: Why the 9mm PCC Deserves a Place in Your Safe
Pistol caliber carbines in 9mm fill a genuine niche for Pacific Northwest shooters: suppressor-friendly, low-recoil, indoor-range legal, and capable of sharing ammo with your carry gun. Here's a complete breakdown of the top platforms, optics, ammo, and why the PCC deserves a serious look.
Reloading the .17 Hornet: Oregon's Most Precise Centerfire Varmint Cartridge
The .17 Hornet is Oregon's sharpest tool for ground squirrel and coyote work inside 300 yards — flat trajectory, explosive terminal performance, and surprisingly friendly to reload. Here's a complete guide to brass, powders, bullets, and load data for this precision varmint cartridge.
Oregon's Warm Springs Unit Archery Mule Deer: High Desert Bucks on Public Land
Oregon's Warm Springs Unit archery mule deer season offers over-the-counter tags, massive public land acreage, and shootable bucks in high-desert juniper and sage country. Here's how to scout and execute a successful stalk before the August opener.
Summer Smallmouth Bass on the Umpqua River: Wade Fishing Oregon's Mid-River Gem
The Umpqua River's mid-section between Roseburg and Elkton is one of Oregon's most overlooked summer fisheries. From late June through September, smallmouth bass up to six pounds stack on sun-warmed basalt structure — and you can wade fish to them in crystal-clear water with almost no competition.
North Fork Umatilla Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Loop Through Northeast Oregon's Forgotten Timber Canyon
The North Fork Umatilla Wilderness draws a fraction of the crowds that pack into the Eagle Cap just two counties over — delivering old-growth timber, a wild trout stream, and genuine solitude for those willing to make the drive.
Single-Pin Slider Bow Sights for Western Big Game Bowhunters: Setup, Yardage Tapes, and Field Use
Single-pin slider sights have taken over western bowhunting — and for good reason. Here's the complete guide to choosing, setting up, and running one effectively when shooting lanes are long and conditions change fast.
Annealing Brass for Precision Handloads: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
Annealing is the single most overlooked step in the reloading process — and the one most likely to unlock tighter groups, more consistent pressure, and dramatically longer brass life. Here's everything you need to know.
Glassing Cascade Blacktail Bucks in July: High-Country Velvet Scouting Before Oregon's August Opener
The Oregon archery deer opener is five weeks away. Here's how to locate Cascade blacktail bucks right now — when they're in full velvet, feeding hard, and far more visible than they'll ever be again.
Chickahominy Reservoir: Yellow Perch and Largemouth Bass in Oregon's High Desert Summer
Chickahominy Reservoir is one of eastern Oregon's best-kept summer secrets. Here's how to target slab yellow perch and hard-fighting largemouth bass on this high desert gem.
Cathedral Ridge to Elk Meadows: Mount Hood's Best Summer Overnight for Wildflowers and Views
The Cathedral Ridge Trail to Elk Meadows delivers one of Oregon's most dramatic subalpine overnights with a fraction of the Timberline Trail crowds. Here's the complete guide.