While there is a general, statewide season for cougars, there are quotas set by zone. Once a quota in a certain zone is met, that zone will close for cougar hunting.

Below are the most recent numbers on cougar harvest by zone.

The numbers below are as of 03 October 2024

Information based on data sheets received at Wildlife Health and Population Lab

ZoneNameHunterNon-HunterTotal MortalityQuotaZone Status
ACoast/North Cascade5658114180Open
BSW Cascade225375200Open
CSE Cascade62880Open
DColumbia Basin111526100Open
EBlue Mountains342458270Open
FSE Oregon101424140Open
 State Total139166305970 

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cougar quota zones map