LPVO Scopes on Hunting Rifles: Setup, Magnification, and Why Western Hunters Are Making the Switch
Low-power variable optics started in competition but have found a genuine home on hunting rifles. Here's how to select, mount, zero, and use an LPVO for deer, elk, and pronghorn in Oregon's varied terrain.
Reloading the 28 Nosler: Maximum Velocity Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer
The 28 Nosler delivers 7mm bullets at velocities once reserved for magnum cartridges, all in a standard-length action. Here's how to handload it accurately for Oregon's open-country elk and mule deer hunting.
Oregon's Applegate Unit Archery Blacktail: Timber Bucks in the Southern Siskiyous
The Applegate Unit in southern Oregon's Siskiyou Mountains offers DIY bowhunters a legitimate shot at mature blacktail bucks on rugged, roadless terrain — if you can get in, slow down, and hunt the timber right.
Phillips Lake Near Baker City: Summer Trout and Kokanee Fishing in Oregon's Blue Mountains
Tucked into the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest east of Baker City, Phillips Lake offers summer anglers rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass on uncrowded water with stunning Blue Mountains scenery.
Three Fingered Jack Wilderness: A Weekend Loop Through Oregon's Most Spectacular Volcanic Ruins
Three Fingered Jack is the most dramatic peak in Oregon's Central Cascades and among the most visually striking in the entire state. A weekend loop through the surrounding wilderness delivers alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and views of a mountain that looks like it was built for a fantasy novel.
Rimfire Benchrest: Getting Started with Precision .22 LR Shooting in Oregon
Rimfire benchrest is one of the most technically demanding and budget-friendly precision shooting disciplines available to Oregon shooters. A quality .22 LR, a good rest, and the right ammo can put you on paper at 50 and 100 yards tighter than most centerfire rigs — if you know what you're doing.
Setting Up Mineral Licks for Oregon Deer and Elk: Summer Attractants, Legality, and Camera Strategy
Summer mineral licks are one of the most effective tools an Oregon hunter can use for scouting deer and elk before the season opens. Done right, they pull in bucks and bulls on a regular schedule — and your trail cameras do the inventory work for you.
Reloading the .17 Remington Fireball: Oregon's Most Precise Centerfire Varmint Cartridge
The .17 Remington Fireball sits in a sweet spot between the .17 HMR rimfire and the full .17 Remington — lower barrel wear, less wind sensitivity than the .22 LR, and sub-MOA accuracy that embarrasses cartridges three times its size. Here's how to reload it right.
Summer Trout and Kokanee at Elk Lake: Oregon's Most Scenic High Cascades Fishery
Elk Lake sits at 4,884 feet in the heart of the Three Sisters Wilderness corridor, with South Sister and Broken Top looming overhead. Here's how to catch rainbow trout and kokanee all summer long.
Coos Bay Striped Bass: Oregon's Overlooked Summer Trophy Fishery
Most Oregon anglers drive right past one of the coast's best summer fisheries. Coos Bay holds a self-sustaining population of striped bass — fish that run 10 to 25 pounds and hit hard. Here's how to fish it right, from reading tides to choosing the right lure for the slough.