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 6 May 2025
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 | 24 | 19 | 43 | 180 | Open |
| B | SW Cascade | 5 | 24 | 29 | 200 | Open |
| C | SE Cascade | 8 | 4 | 12 | 80 | Open |
| D | Columbia Basin | 4 | 4 | 8 | 100 | Open |
| E | Blue Mountains | 26 | 5 | 31 | 270 | Open |
| F | SE Oregon | 13 | 2 | 15 | 140 | Open |
| State Total | 80 | 58 | 138 | 970 |
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