Cougar Hunting in Alberta

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Cougar populations in Alberta are managed with hunting seasons to:

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

For more details, visit

Cougar Hunting Regulations Cougar Hunting Seasons and CMAs

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

Cougar Mortality in Alberta 

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

Ages of Harvested Cougars 

Licences

Licence Type Cougar Season Fee
Resident cougar licence August 25 to December 31
December 1 to March 31 		$30.00
Non-resident (Canadian) cougar licence December 1 to March 31 $165.00
Non-resident (Canadian) cougar special licence1 December 1 to March 31 $165.00
Non-resident alien cougar special licence1 December 1 to March 31 $330.00

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


Updated: Oct 20, 2026