Highlights from this week’s Recreation Report:

Deer and elk hunting

Rifle deer hunting continues in western Oregon. Remember Cascade units are closed for Cascade Elk season running Oct. 14-20. Conditions for big game hunting are improving with the rain. See reports below or the Big Game Hunting Forecast for what to expect.

Western Oregon waterfowl and turkey are open

Zone 1 duck season is open as is the general fall turkey season in Western Oregon Oct. 15. Northeast fall turkey tags are sold out.