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 11 February 2025

Information based on data received at Wildlife Health and Population Lab

ZoneNameHunterNon-HunterTotal MortalityQuotaZone Status
ACoast/North Cascade279180Open
BSW Cascade167200Open
CSE Cascade41580Open
DColumbia Basin145100Open
EBlue Mountains9110270Open
FSE Oregon718140Open
 State Total242044970 

 

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cougar quota zones map