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 21 February 2025

Information based on data received at Wildlife Health and Population Lab

ZoneNameHunterNon-HunterTotal MortalityQuotaZone Status
ACoast/North Cascade5712180Open
BSW Cascade21214200Open
CSE Cascade42680Open
DColumbia Basin246100Open
EBlue Mountains12113270Open
FSE Oregon10111140Open
 State Total352762970 

 

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cougar quota zones map