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 December 2024

Information based on data received at Wildlife Health and Population Lab

ZoneNameHunterNon-HunterTotal MortalityQuotaZone Status
ACoast/North Cascade8470154180Open
BSW Cascade4968117200Open
CSE Cascade841280Open
DColumbia Basin121729100Open
EBlue Mountains613192270Open
FSE Oregon231437140Open
 State Total237204441970 

 

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cougar quota zones map