Red Buttes Wilderness: Backpacking the Oregon-California Border's Most Remote Corner
Straddling the Oregon-California border in the Klamath Mountains, the Red Buttes Wilderness is one of the Pacific Northwest's least-visited and most botanically extraordinary backpacking destinations — serpentine rock, rare plants, and alpine lakes with virtually no crowds.
Reloading the .444 Marlin: Big-Bore Lever-Gun Loads for Oregon Black Bear and Elk
The .444 Marlin is the most powerful round ever chambered in a production Marlin lever-action rifle. Here's how to handload it for maximum performance on Oregon's heaviest game at close timber range.
Oregon 2026 Draw Results Are In: Scouting and Prep Strategies to Make the Most of Your Tag
The 2026 Oregon big game draw results are out. Whether you drew your first-choice elk unit or a backup deer tag, the weeks between now and your opener are the most valuable scouting time of the year.
Tenmile Lakes Largemouth Bass: Southern Oregon's Premier Warm-Water Destination Near Coos Bay
Just inland from the Oregon Coast near Coos Bay, the twin Tenmile Lakes offer some of the state's best largemouth bass fishing — and most anglers driving Highway 101 have no idea what they're missing.
Pueblo Mountains: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Southeast Oregon's Remote High Desert
The Pueblo Mountains rise nearly 5,000 feet above the Alvord Desert floor and remain one of Oregon's best-kept backpacking secrets. A 3-day Denio-to-Fields traverse covers alpine ridgeline, volcanic plateau, and sweeping Great Basin views — usually without another soul in sight.
Broadhead Tuning Your Compound Bow Before Oregon's August Archery Opener
Field point accuracy means nothing if your broadheads don't match it. Here's the complete July broadhead tuning process — paper tuning, walk-back testing, and field point alignment — before Oregon archery seasons open.
Recoil Management for Hunting Rifles: Technique, Stock Fit, and Muzzle Devices That Work
Anticipating recoil costs more hunters clean shots than any other technical problem. Here's how to diagnose the flinch, fix it through dry fire, and choose the right muzzle device for your rifle.
Haystack Reservoir: Summer Trout and Smallmouth Bass Near Madras
Haystack Reservoir is Central Oregon's overlooked summer fishery — stocked rainbows, aggressive smallmouth bass, and far fewer boats than the famous destination lakes. Here's how to fish it in July.
July Archery Fitness and Practice Plan: Get Your Body and Shot Ready Before the Oregon Opener
With Oregon's archery deer and elk openers just weeks out, July is your last real window to build the fitness and shooting habits that hold under pressure. Here's a practical month-long plan.
Middle Santiam Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Loop Through Oregon's Ancient Lava Country
The Middle Santiam Wilderness is one of Oregon's least-visited wilderness areas—old-growth Douglas fir, volcanic geology, and genuine solitude just 90 minutes from the Willamette Valley.