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Oregon Specklebelly Goose Hunting: Tactics for White-Fronted Geese on the Pacific Flyway

Oregon Specklebelly Goose Hunting: Tactics for White-Fronted Geese on the Pacific Flyway

Specklebellies are the most rewarding and challenging goose to consistently decoy on the Pacific Flyway. Oregon's Willamette Valley, Klamath Basin, and Columbia River bottoms all hold birds — here's how to hunt them right.

By HFR Staff  · July 9, 2026
Metolius Unit Archery Mule Deer: Ponderosa Bucks and the August Opener in Oregon's High Desert

Metolius Unit Archery Mule Deer: Ponderosa Bucks and the August Opener in Oregon's High Desert

Oregon's Metolius Unit is one of the most underrated OTC archery mule deer tags in the state. Here's how to find velvet bucks in the ponderosa pine country above the Metolius River before the crowds arrive.

By HFR Staff  · July 8, 2026
Hunting Oregon's Silvies Unit for Archery Bull Elk: A Public Land DIY Guide

Hunting Oregon's Silvies Unit for Archery Bull Elk: A Public Land DIY Guide

The Silvies Unit sits in the heart of central Oregon's high desert, offering archery elk hunters a realistic shot at mature bulls on public land. Here's what it takes to do it right on your own.

By HFR Staff  · July 7, 2026
Archery Pronghorn at Oregon's Hart Mountain Unit: Spot-and-Stalk Tactics for High Desert Goats

Archery Pronghorn at Oregon's Hart Mountain Unit: Spot-and-Stalk Tactics for High Desert Goats

Of all the Western archery hunts, few test a bowhunter like archery pronghorn. Oregon's Hart Mountain Unit offers one of the most challenging and rewarding archery pronghorn experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Water hole setups, stalk tactics, gear, and logistics for the open high desert.

By HFR Staff  · July 6, 2026
Oregon 2026 Draw Results Are In: Scouting and Prep Strategies to Make the Most of Your Tag

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.

By HFR Staff  · July 5, 2026
Oregon Archery Elk Season Countdown: July Glassing, Unit Prep, and Opening Day Strategy

Oregon Archery Elk Season Countdown: July Glassing, Unit Prep, and Opening Day Strategy

With Oregon's archery elk opener just weeks away, July is your last window to glass velvet bulls, lock down your unit, and get your body and gear dialed before August hits.

By HFR Staff  · July 3, 2026
Late July Velvet Mule Deer Scouting in Eastern Oregon: Glass, Maps, and Moving Faster Than the Crowds

Late July Velvet Mule Deer Scouting in Eastern Oregon: Glass, Maps, and Moving Faster Than the Crowds

July in Eastern Oregon means velvet bucks are on predictable summer range, visible in the open, and patternable before anyone else is looking. Here is how to find a shooter before the draw results even hit your inbox.

By HFR Staff  · July 2, 2026
Oregon's Chesnimnus Unit Archery Elk: DIY Hunting in the Wallowa Backcountry

Oregon's Chesnimnus Unit Archery Elk: DIY Hunting in the Wallowa Backcountry

The Chesnimnus Unit covers dramatic canyon country north of the Wallowa Mountains, offering DIY archery hunters some of the best elk country in Oregon — and bulls that have never seen serious pressure.

By HFR Staff  · July 1, 2026
Packing Out Solo Elk: Quartering, Meat Care, and Pack Systems for DIY Oregon Backcountry Hunters

Packing Out Solo Elk: Quartering, Meat Care, and Pack Systems for DIY Oregon Backcountry Hunters

Killing a bull elk alone is one thing. Getting that meat off the mountain by yourself is another. Here's everything you need to know before you pull the trigger.

By HFR Staff  · June 30, 2026
Sage Grouse Hunting in Oregon: Conservation Tags, Eastern Oregon Units, and Tactics for America's Largest Grouse

Sage Grouse Hunting in Oregon: Conservation Tags, Eastern Oregon Units, and Tactics for America's Largest Grouse

Oregon's sage grouse season is tightly regulated and genuinely special — a chance to hunt one of the West's most iconic birds across millions of acres of high desert. Here's how to draw a tag and make the most of it.

By HFR Staff  · June 29, 2026
Bear Hunting with Hounds in Southern Oregon: Tradition, Dogs, and the Siskiyou Chase

Bear Hunting with Hounds in Southern Oregon: Tradition, Dogs, and the Siskiyou Chase

Before trail cameras and bait stations, southern Oregon bear hunting ran on dogs. Here's a deep look at the hound hunting tradition in the Siskiyou Mountains — the country, the breeds, and what it takes to close the distance on a treed bear.

By HFR Staff  · June 28, 2026
Chukar Hunting in Oregon's Snake River Canyon: Birds, Boots, and the Hardest Hunt in the West

Chukar Hunting in Oregon's Snake River Canyon: Birds, Boots, and the Hardest Hunt in the West

The Snake River Canyon holds some of the best chukar hunting in North America—and some of the most punishing terrain. Here's how to find birds, survive the descent, and come home with a full game bag.

By HFR Staff  · June 27, 2026