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 17 June 2026

Information based on data received at Wildlife Health and Population Lab

ZoneNameHunterNon-HunterTotal MortalityQuotaZone Status
ACoast/North Cascade333770180Open
BSW Cascade213051200Open
CSE Cascade71880Open
DColumbia Basin459100Open
EBlue Mountains35439270Open
FSE Oregon12517140Open
 State Total11282194970 

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cougar quota zones map