Cougar Hunting in Alberta

Important information for trappers: Registered Fur Management Areas (RFMAs) where open seasons exist for Wolverine, River Otter, Canada Lynx, and Fisher - Species Limits (Quotas) have been removed for the 2024/2025 trapping season, please see page 16 of the Trapping Regulations for more information.

Cougar populations in Alberta are managed with hunting seasons to:

• help maintain healthy populations
• manage conflicts with people
• provide recreational opportunities

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For more information on the number and types of cougar mortality in Alberta, see:

Hunters can learn the estimated ages of their harvested cougars by checking their registration number here:

Licences

Licence Type	Cougar Season	Fee
Resident cougar licence	August 25 to December 31 December 1 to March 31	$25.00
Non-resident (Canadian) cougar licence	December 1 to March 31	$150.00
Non-resident (Canadian) cougar special licence1	December 1 to March 31	$150.00
Non-resident alien cougar special licence1	December 1 to March 31	$300.00

^{1 Licences that must be purchased through an outfitter-guide.}

Updated: Dec 3, 2024