WA Cougar Hunting

Washington Cougar Season Dates 2026

Cougar season in Washington runs Sep 1 – Mar 31 across 134 GMUs.

134 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone GMU-101FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-105FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-108FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-111FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-113FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-117FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-121FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-124FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-127FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-130FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-133FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-136FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-139FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-142FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-145FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-149FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-154FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-162FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-163FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-166FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-169FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-172FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-175FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-178FirearmSep 1Mar 31
Zone GMU-181FirearmSep 1Mar 31

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Cougar in Washington: FAQ

When is cougar season in Washington?

Cougar season in Washington currently runs Sep 1 to Mar 31, across 134 season rows and 134 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt cougar in Washington?

The best GMUs for cougar in Washington depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Cougar hunt in Washington

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Washington seasons, public land, and license.

Cougar seasons in Washington — offline