Strawberry Mountain Wilderness: Backpacking Eastern Oregon's Hidden Alpine Gem
Tucked into the Malheur National Forest south of John Day, the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness packs granite peaks, alpine lakes, and wildflower meadows into 68,700 acres most Oregon hikers have never visited. Here's how to plan a 3-day trip.
Reloading the 6mm Creedmoor: Precision Loads for Long-Range Hunting and Competition
The 6mm Creedmoor sits at a sweet spot between high BC bullets and manageable recoil. Here's how to build accurate, consistent handloads for both precision rifle competition and Western big game hunting.
Pre-Season Deer Scouting in Oregon: Summer Glassing, OnX Maps, and Trail Camera Strategy
The hunters who consistently tag out in Oregon don't just show up in September. They've been working since June. Here's how to build a scouting plan that gives you real intel before the season opens.
Bank Fishing Detroit Lake for Summer Trout: Timing, Bait, and the Best Access Points
Detroit Lake is one of Oregon's premier summer trout fisheries, and you don't need a boat to cash in. Here's how to work the banks for stocked and wild rainbow trout from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane Scopes: What Western Hunters Actually Need to Know
The FFP vs. SFP debate has taken over the rifle scope market. Here's a clear-eyed breakdown of which reticle plane actually matters for hunting in Oregon and the West — and when it doesn't.
Reloading the .45-70 Government: Big Bore Loads for Deer, Bear, and Everything In Between
The .45-70 Government is one of America's oldest cartridges and one of its most versatile. Here's how to handload it for modern lever-action rifles and single-shots from light deer loads to heavy bear medicine.
Dove Hunting in Oregon: A Complete Guide to the September Season
Oregon's dove season opens in September across the state's agricultural valleys and high desert rangelands. Here's everything you need to know to have a successful shoot.
Walleye Fishing at Brownlee Reservoir: Oregon's Best-Kept Secret
Brownlee Reservoir sits right on the Oregon-Idaho border and holds some of the best walleye fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to target them across all seasons.
Running a Suppressor: What Oregon Hunters Need to Know About Cans in the Field
Suppressors are legal for hunting in Oregon and increasingly common in the field. Here's a practical breakdown of NFA paperwork, real-world sound reduction, host rifle selection, and why a can might be the best upgrade you make this season.
Reloading the .44 Magnum for Hunting: Hard-Hitting Loads for Handgun and Lever-Gun Hunters
The .44 Magnum is a hunter's cartridge that rewards handloaders. Here's how to build accurate, hard-hitting loads for deer, bear, and hog — whether you're shooting a revolver or a lever-action carbine.