Cougar season in Washington runs Sep 1 – Mar 31 across 134 GMUs.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone GMU-101 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-105 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-108 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-111 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-113 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-117 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-121 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-124 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-127 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-130 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-133 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-136 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-139 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-142 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-145 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-149 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-154 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-162 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-163 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-166 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-169 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-172 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-175 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-178 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone GMU-181 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
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Cougar season in Washington currently runs Sep 1 to Mar 31, across 134 season rows and 134 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).
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.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Washington seasons, public land, and license.