Reloading the .270 Winchester: Oregon's Classic Deer and Elk Cartridge
Jack O'Connor called it the finest all-around hunting cartridge ever made. Here's how to handload the .270 Winchester for Oregon deer and elk — from brass prep to field-proven recipes.
John Day River Smallmouth Bass: Float Fishing Oregon's Wild Desert River for Fall Bronze
The John Day River holds some of the best wild smallmouth bass fishing in the Northwest. October float trips through the lower canyon put big fall bass in the net before winter sets in.
Oregon Coast Range Archery Blacktail: October Hunting in Tillamook State Forest
October is prime time for arrowing a Coast Range blacktail in Tillamook State Forest. Here's how to pattern deer in the timber and close the distance with a bow.
Nehalem River Fall Chinook Salmon: Tillamook County's October Bank Fishing Guide
The Nehalem River offers an underappreciated October Chinook salmon run with accessible bank water, lighter crowds, and hard-fighting kings from mid-October through November.
Hells Canyon Wilderness Backpacking: The Snake River Trail from Dug Bar to Pittsburgh Landing
North America's deepest river gorge offers one of the most remote and rewarding fall backpacking routes in the Pacific Northwest — if you're ready for rattlesnakes, river crossings, and country that will flat-out humble you.
Hunting With a Suppressor in Oregon: Legal Facts, Hearing Protection, and Real-World Field Advantages
Suppressors are legal for hunting in Oregon and more practical than ever. Here's what you need to know about the NFA process, the best hosts for hunting cartridges, and why hearing protection in the field matters.
Owyhee Reservoir Fall Bass Fishing: Largemouth and Smallmouth Tactics for Eastern Oregon's Desert Impoundment
Eastern Oregon's Owyhee Reservoir holds some of the best bass fishing in the Pacific Northwest — and October is when the big fish push shallow into canyon structure.
Odell Lake Mackinaw: Fall Jigging and Trolling for Oregon's High Cascade Lake Trout
October is the best month to target Odell Lake's trophy mackinaw as lake trout move shallow to spawn. Here's where to find them, what jigs to throw, and how to work one of Oregon's most overlooked trophy fisheries.
Eastern Oregon Ground Squirrel Varmint Shooting: Rimfire and Centerfire High Desert Tactics
Harney County and Lake County hold some of the best varmint shooting in the PNW. Here's where to find ground squirrels, what calibers to run, and how to build the landowner relationships that keep access open.
Oregon Ring-Necked Pheasant Hunting: Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon Tactics for the October Opener
From Willamette Valley wildlife refuges to Malheur County stubble fields, Oregon offers pheasant hunting for every upland bird hunter. Here's where to go, what to shoot, and how to find roosters all season.