Grant County is loaded with opportunities for outdoor recreation, and hunting is among the most popular. And no wonder — with eight Northeastern Oregon big game units located either partially or fully within its borders, the county has plenty to offer bow, rifle and shotgun hunters.

Prairie City is the gateway to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, home to mountain goats. Dayville is a popular jumping-off point for deer, sheep and elk hunting. Monument is known for its fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Seneca is great for pronghorn, Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer. Long Creek has a reputation for trophy mule and whitetail deer, along with Rocky Mountain elk.

For more information about the county, visit the Grant County Chamber of Commerce at 301 W. Main St. in John Day, go online at gcoregonlive.com, or call 541-575-0547 or 800-769-5664.