In southwest Oregon, abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions have persisted in some areas, which could affect forage quality during the late summer and fall.
With water available throughout the landscape, hunters can expect to find big game for widely dispersed. Western Oregon: While most of western Oregon experienced a warmer than average summer, water conditions in the northwest part of the state have remained normal.
Photo by Christopher Hawksĭeer and elk populations came through a relatively 'normal' winter and enjoyed excellent spring forage conditions thanks to a cold, wet spring.
