Cougar Quota by Zone
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 10 July 2019.
Information based on data sheets received at Wildlife Population Lab
Zone |
Name |
Hunter |
Non-Hunter |
Total Mortality |
Quota |
Zone Status |
| A | Coast/North Cascade | 33 | 36 | 69 | 180 | Open |
| B | SW Cascade | 22 | 33 | 55 | 200 | Open |
| C | SE Cascade | 8 | 4 | 12 | 80 | Open |
| D | Columbia Basin | 2 | 9 | 11 | 100 | Open |
| E | Blue Mountains | 45 | 26 | 71 | 270 | Open |
| F | SE Oregon | 5 | 8 | 13 | 140 | Open |
| State Total | 115 | 116 | 231 | 970 |
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