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
Zone | Name | Hunter | Non-Hunter | Total Mortality | Quota | Zone Status |
A | Coast/North Cascade | 84 | 70 | 154 | 180 | Open |
B | SW Cascade | 49 | 68 | 117 | 200 | Open |
C | SE Cascade | 8 | 4 | 12 | 80 | Open |
D | Columbia Basin | 12 | 17 | 29 | 100 | Open |
E | Blue Mountains | 61 | 31 | 92 | 270 | Open |
F | SE Oregon | 23 | 14 | 37 | 140 | Open |
State Total | 237 | 204 | 441 | 970 |