Oregon Archery Deer Season: How to Prepare for the August Opener on Public Land
Oregon's archery deer season opens in mid-August and the hunters who do their homework in June and July will be the ones tagging out. Here's a complete preparation guide for public land deer hunters.
Wilson's Snipe Hunting in Oregon: The Overlooked September Wetlands Bird
Wilson's snipe is real, it's abundant, and Oregon has a generous season that opens in early September. Here's how to hunt this challenging migratory bird in Willamette Valley wetlands and agricultural sloughs.
Fall Wild Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Willamette Valley: Tags, Tactics, and the October Season
Oregon's fall turkey season opens in October and the Willamette Valley is loaded with Rios and Eastern hybrids. Here's how to fill your tag when the birds have shifted from spring breeding behavior.
Cow Elk Hunting in Oregon: Antlerless Tags, Public Land Access, and Filling the Freezer
Oregon’s antlerless elk tags are one of the most underutilized opportunities in the state. Here’s how to apply, where to hunt, and why a cow elk is the best deal in big game hunting.
Oregon's Light Goose Conservation Order: Hunting Snow Geese on the Pacific Flyway
When the Conservation Order opens in late winter, electronic calls are legal and bag limits disappear. Oregon's Klamath Basin and Columbia River corridor become ground zero for North America's most underrated late-season hunt.
Hunting Bobcats in Oregon: Regulations, Calling Tactics, and Chasing the West's Most Elusive Predator
Bobcats are more common in Oregon than most hunters realize — and they are open to pursuit year-round in many parts of the state. Here is everything you need to know to get started calling, locating, and tagging Oregon's most underrated predator.
Oregon Summer Bear: Spot-and-Stalk Archery Tactics for the Western Cascades June Season
Oregon's archery black bear season opens in late April and runs through the summer—and June may be the best month of all. Here's how to spot-and-stalk Cascade black bears on your own without bait.
Ruffed Grouse Hunting in Oregon: Walking Up Timber Drummers in the Coast Range and Western Cascades
Oregon's ruffed grouse live in the alder bottoms, brushy creek drainages, and aspen pockets of the Coast Range and western Cascades. Most hunters walk right past them. Here's how to find and hunt the timber drummer.
Crow Hunting in Oregon: Calling Tactics, Decoy Spreads, and the Year-Round Season
Oregon offers a year-round crow season with no bag limit — and these birds are smarter than most hunters expect. Here's how to call and decoy crows effectively across Oregon's farmland and timber country.
Early Season Blacktail Deer Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Opening Day Tactics for Fog and Timber
Columbia blacktail deer are one of Oregon's most challenging and rewarding game animals. Here is how to find them on opening day of the general season in the dense timber and fog of the Coast Range.
Late-Season Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Blue Mountains: Tactics for June Gobblers
As spring turkey seasons push into June in eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains units, pressured birds go quiet and call-shy. Here's how experienced hunters adjust their tactics to close the deal on late-season toms.
Oregon's Muzzleloader Deer Season: Units, Gear, and Tactics for Primitive Weapons Success
Oregon's muzzleloader deer season offers a quieter, more challenging hunt with less pressure than rifle seasons. Here's what you need to know about units, equipment, and tactics to fill your tag.