In Oregon, there is no statewide ban on burning, although public-use restrictions are in place in many areas. Locally there have been closures near active fires. There are some area closures and public use restrictions on many national forests, BLM lands, national parks and other federal lands and lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry and Washington Department of Natural Resources. Access to a place or geographic area is closed. The Northwest is also experiencing very high fire conditions and this is not expected to change at least through Labor Day.
Closures are necessary to protect the forest resources and also to provide for public safety.
Generally, forest users have been vigilant when it comes to preventing human-caused fires. Because of the seriousness of the fire season, many agencies are already regulating activities including campfires, travel, smoking, and chainsaw use in the forest. Check posted notices at campgrounds. Forest users are asked to be careful with all forms of ignition, including vehicle catalytic converters. When agencies refer to hunting season, they are talking about a period of time when hunting is permitted in a designated area.