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 24 December 2025

Information based on data received at Wildlife Health and Population Lab

ZoneNameHunterNon-HunterTotal MortalityQuotaZone Status
ACoast/North Cascade9353146180Open
BSW Cascade335790200Open
CSE Cascade1662280Open
DColumbia Basin91625100Open
EBlue Mountains772198270Open
FSE Oregon23932140Open
 State Total251162416970 

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cougar quota zones map