Saturday, October 31, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Hosmer Lake Fall Brook Trout: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Cascade Catch-and-Release Gem

Hosmer Lake Fall Brook Trout: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Cascade Catch-and-Release Gem

Hosmer Lake south of Bend holds Atlantic salmon and stunning brook trout in crystal-clear alpine water. October and November are peak season — spawning brookies, reliable Callibaetis hatches, and almost no crowds. Here's how to fish it.

By HFR Staff  ·  October 30, 2026
Siuslaw National Forest Archery Elk: Hunting Roosevelt Bulls with a Bow in Oregon's Coastal Rainforest
Archery

Siuslaw National Forest Archery Elk: Hunting Roosevelt Bulls with a Bow in Oregon's Coastal Rainforest

The November archery season in Oregon's Siuslaw National Forest is a special window for Roosevelt elk hunters. Learn unit breakdowns, November tactics, gear setup, and how to find bulls in the coast range rainforest.

October 30, 2026
Oregon Pacific Coast Halibut: Fall Bottom Fishing from Newport and Depoe Bay
Fishing

Oregon Pacific Coast Halibut: Fall Bottom Fishing from Newport and Depoe Bay

October halibut fishing off the Oregon coast is a short but rewarding window. Here's how to target Pacific halibut from Newport, Depoe Bay, and Florence before the season closes.

October 29, 2026
Owyhee River Fall Brown Trout: Tailwater Tactics for Eastern Oregon's Remote Desert Canyon
Fishing

Owyhee River Fall Brown Trout: Tailwater Tactics for Eastern Oregon's Remote Desert Canyon

The Owyhee River tailwater below Owyhee Dam is Eastern Oregon's best-kept brown trout secret. Here's how to fish it in October with streamers, nymphs, and dry flies in one of the state's most remote desert canyons.

October 28, 2026
Oregon Pronghorn Rifle Hunt: Hart Mountain and Steens Unit Tactics for the High Desert's Speed Goat
Hunting

Oregon Pronghorn Rifle Hunt: Hart Mountain and Steens Unit Tactics for the High Desert's Speed Goat

Pronghorn antelope are North America's fastest land animal, and hunting them on Oregon's Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain units is one of the West's most rewarding rifle hunts. Here's how to scout, draw, and fill a tag in the high desert.

October 27, 2026
Hells Canyon Chukar Hunting: Eastern Oregon's Hardest and Most Rewarding Upland Bird
Hunting

Hells Canyon Chukar Hunting: Eastern Oregon's Hardest and Most Rewarding Upland Bird

Chukar hunting in Hells Canyon is brutal, beautiful, and addictive. Here's how to access the canyon country, find birds, and survive the steep terrain of eastern Oregon's most challenging upland hunt.

October 25, 2026
Williamson River Fall Rainbow Trout: Fly Fishing Klamath County's Blue-Ribbon Spring Creek in October
Fishing

Williamson River Fall Rainbow Trout: Fly Fishing Klamath County's Blue-Ribbon Spring Creek in October

The Williamson River in Klamath County offers some of Oregon's finest fall rainbow trout fishing. October brings trophy-sized rainbows into feeding mode — here's how to fish it.

October 25, 2026
Oregon Coast Redtail Surf Perch: Fall Beach Fishing from Lincoln City to Florence
Fishing

Oregon Coast Redtail Surf Perch: Fall Beach Fishing from Lincoln City to Florence

Redtail surf perch stack up along Oregon's central coast beaches every October. Here's how to read the surf, rig for perch, and catch limits from Lincoln City to Florence without a boat or guide.

October 24, 2026
Tillamook Bay Dungeness Crab: October Shore and Boat Crabbing Guide
Fishing

Tillamook Bay Dungeness Crab: October Shore and Boat Crabbing Guide

October is prime time for Dungeness crab in Tillamook Bay. Learn where to set pots and rings, how to read the tides, and the best spots from Bay City to Garibaldi for Oregon Coast fall crabbing.

October 23, 2026
Oregon Elk General Rifle Season: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Tactics for October Bulls
Hunting

Oregon Elk General Rifle Season: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Tactics for October Bulls

The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest holds some of Oregon's best Rocky Mountain elk hunting. Here's how to find and tag a late-October bull on northeast Oregon public land.

October 22, 2026