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 16 May 2025

Information based on data received at Wildlife Health and Population Lab

ZoneNameHunterNon-HunterTotal MortalityQuotaZone Status
ACoast/North Cascade362460180Open
BSW Cascade103141200Open
CSE Cascade941380Open
DColumbia Basin51015100Open
EBlue Mountains31536270Open
FSE Oregon13518140Open
 State Total10479183970 

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cougar quota zones map