Oregon's Ochocos Unit Archery Elk: DIY Tactics for Public Land Bulls in the Ochoco National Forest
The Ochocos Unit doesn't get the press of the Chesnimnus or Silvies, but it holds a solid population of Roosevelt-Rocky Mountain hybrid bulls on accessible public land. Here's a complete DIY guide to hunting archery elk in central Oregon's ponderosa highlands.
Tundra Swan Hunting in Oregon: Tags, Pacific Flyway Routes, and Eastern Oregon Marshland Tactics
Oregon offers one of the most unique hunting experiences in the West: a limited tundra swan season through ODFW’s permit system. Here’s everything you need to know to draw a tag and put a bird on the strap.
Hunting Water in Late Summer: How to Find and Hunt Springs, Wallows, and Stock Tanks for Oregon Deer and Elk
When August heat locks down deer and elk movement to a few critical windows, water becomes the great equalizer. Here's how to find and hunt water sources on Oregon public land before the archery opener.
Oregon's Fossil Unit Archery Mule Deer: DIY Public Land Bucks in the John Day Rim Country
The Fossil unit in Wheeler County is one of Oregon's most overlooked archery mule deer opportunities — OTC tags, solid BLM access, and canyon country bucks for hunters willing to glass and stalk.
Oregon's White River Unit Archery Elk: A DIY Hunter's Guide to the Mount Hood Backcountry
The White River Unit on the eastern slope of Mount Hood is one of Oregon's most underrated archery elk opportunities. Here's a complete DIY guide to finding bulls and closing the distance in the firs and canyon breaks.
Keeping Your Bull from Spoiling: Elk Meat Care for Oregon's August Archery Season
August archery elk hunting in Oregon means summer heat — and heat spoils meat fast. Here's how to handle your bull from the shot to the cooler before the high desert works against you.
Archery Blacktail on Oregon's Siuslaw Unit: Public Land Bucks in the Coast Range Fog and Timber
The Siuslaw unit archery blacktail opener is one of Oregon's most overlooked deer hunting opportunities — dense timber, coastal fog, and educated deer that will test every archery skill you have.
Sauvie Island Duck Hunting: Oregon's Premier Metro-Area Waterfowl Destination
Ten miles from downtown Portland, Sauvie Island's wildlife management area holds thousands of ducks and geese every fall. Here's everything you need to hunt one of Oregon's most productive and accessible waterfowl destinations.
Northern Pintail Duck Hunting on Oregon's Pacific Flyway: Season Dates, Limits, and Decoy Tactics
The northern pintail is one of the most elegant and challenging ducks on the Pacific Flyway. Oregon hunters have solid opportunities from September through January—here's what you need to know to bring home one of the most beautiful birds in waterfowl hunting.
Archery Elk on Oregon's Heppner Unit: DIY Blue Mountains Bull Tactics for August
The Heppner Unit in northeast Oregon's Blue Mountains holds a solid population of Rocky Mountain elk on public land. Here's how to find bulls, beat the pressure, and punch your archery tag in August.
Shed Antler Hunting in Oregon: When, Where, and How to Find More Bone in the High Desert and Cascades
Shed antler hunting is the best off-season scouting tool available to Oregon deer and elk hunters. Here's how to maximize your finds — and your intel.
Oregon's Santiam Unit Archery Elk: Public Land Setup and Opening Day Strategy
The Santiam Unit holds some of Oregon's most accessible public land elk hunting. Here's how to locate bulls before the opener and put together a plan that closes the distance.