Cougar hunting season data across 134 GMUs in Washington. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| 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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Washington has 134 cougar seasons across 134 zones, split by weapon (Firearm). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for cougar in Washington depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone 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.
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