Washington Mountain Lion Hunting
Plan your Washington mountain lion hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Find Hunts by Unit
Browse private-land mountain lion hunts across Washington, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Washington Mountain Lion Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
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Season ends when cap is reached, whichever occurs first. Must call Cougar Hotline or check website before hunting.
Washington Mountain Lion Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar License | OTC | — | $32.86 |
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | — | $163.39 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | Disabled hunters | $76.86 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | Ages 70+; Senior hunters | $58.19 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters | $76.86 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Get Outdoors | OTC | — | $322.98 |
Includes Annual Fish Washington License, 2 pole and Puget Sound Crab endorsements, Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license, deer, elk, bear, cougar tags + 2 turkey tags, migratory bird permit and migratory bird hunt authorization | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar License | OTC | — | $306.10 |
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | — | $1,321.62 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
| Deer + Elk + Bear + Cougar License w/ discounted Small game license | OTC | Disabled hunters; Veteran | $163.39 |
Bear identification test may be required | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Mountain lion season in Washington runs approximately from September 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, though the season ends when the harvest cap is reached, whichever occurs first. You must call the Cougar Hotline or check the website before hunting to verify current season status.
Yes, mountain lion hunting opportunities are available over-the-counter in Washington through the Big Game License, which includes cougar as a species option and a transport tag.
No. Hunting mountain lion in Washington does not require a draw; you can purchase a Big Game License over the counter, which includes cougar as a species option and a transport tag.
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