The last full weekend in August means the start of archery season for deer and elk (the season opens Saturday, Aug. 27). And like every start to hunting season, bowhunters will be faced with high to extreme fire danger across Oregon.

Fire worries aren't over, Oregon Department of Forestry has made clear.

Much needed rain has intermittently sprinkled Hood River Valley and most of western Oregon over the last week, but fire prevention leaders say the threat of wildfires remains prevalent.