Much of the fires have turned the wind fallen trees to ash.....even the ash is all but gone it burned so hot. there will be a lot of area which will take 5 to 10 years to start growing.
Gcreek is right about the wintering grounds taking a hit. this will effect the deer populations the most. With an already dry year effecting what is left of winter range we better hope for an easy winter for the deer's sake.