Mountain Lion Hunts in Washington

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100% Success Rate Mtn Lion Hunt in NE Washington - 1x1

Bearpaw Outfitters offer spot and stalk cougar hunts in NE Washington. Cougar are so over populated that we see them while hunting turkey, bear, and deer. If you are on one of our other Washington hunts you can take a cougar for free. Bearpaw Outfitters also offer highly successful Cougar Hound Hunts in Idaho. The guided trips include lodging, meals, and are guided by experienced hound hunters using well trained cougar hunting dogs. We have had 100% success on these hunts every year.

2950

Bear Paw Outfitters

Fair Chase

Public

Lodge

Yes

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Meals Provided

Unspecified

2950

Includes Dogs

100% Success Rate Mtn Lion Hunt in NE Washington - 2x1

1950

Bear Paw Outfitters

Fair Chase

Public

Lodge

Yes

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Meals Provided

Unspecified

1950

Includes Dogs

5-Day Unguided Mountain Lion Hunt

Bearpaw Outfitters offer spot and stalk cougar hunts in NE Washington. Cougar are so over populated that we see them while hunting turkey, bear, and deer. If you are on one of our other Washington hunts you can take a cougar for free. Bearpaw Outfitters also offer highly successful Cougar Hound Hunts in Idaho. If you prefer more of a self guided experience and want to find your own cougar tracks, then this is the best hunt for you. These trips include lodging, meals, and specific directions where to hunt for cougar tracks. When you find tracks call us and we'll bring the dogs to catch the cat.

950

Bear Paw Outfitters

Fair Chase

Public

Lodge

Yes

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Meals Provided

Unspecified

950

Includes Dogs

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About Our Mountain Lion Hunts in Washington

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Summary & Terrain

Washington offers some of the finest mountain lion hunting in the Pacific Northwest, with healthy cougar populations in its eastern foothills, river corridors, and mixed-conifer forests. Habitat ranges from dense timber and brushy canyon bottoms to open sagebrush ridges and rolling hills. Many hunting areas are accessed via forest service roads and trail systems, but serious hunters should be prepared for steep draws, thick cover, and remote backcountry country where cougars den and ambush deer and elk.

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Difficulty & Strategy

Mountain lion hunts in Washington typically employ two main tactics: spot-and-stalk and hound-assisted hunts. Spot-and-stalk relies on glassing from benches or road cuts and then quietly approaching downwind through dense cover. Hound hunts use well-trained dogs to track and tree cougars, allowing hunters to move rapidly along ridge lines or game trails. Both methods demand good physical conditioning, comfort with long hikes in rugged terrain, and proficiency with firearms or bows at varying distances. Guided programs often pair one-on-one instruction with high success rates and real-time scouting reports.

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Amenities

Mountain lion hunts in Washington are typically based out of comfortable lodges situated near prime cat habitat. Accommodations feature private or shared rooms with real beds and full modern climate control, ensuring warmth in cooler months and comfort during warmer weather. Hunts are fully guided on a one-on-one basis, with the lodge serving as a base for daily scouting and stalking excursions. Field care services—such as caping, skull preparation, and hide handling—are included, with options for transport to a taxidermist or processor.

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Season & Additional Info

Cougar seasons vary by Game Management Unit, typically opening in mid-summer and extending into late winter, with quotas set to ensure sustainable harvests. Tags are allocated by region and category; non-resident hunters should verify tag availability and deadlines. Guided packages generally include lodging, meals, field transportation, use of dogs or glassing equipment, and professional field dressing of the cat. Many outfitters also allow hunters to add a mountain lion pursuit onto an existing deer or bear hunt. Because weather and terrain can be unpredictable—from summer heat to early snow—hunters should plan for rapidly changing conditions and carry appropriate backcountry gear.

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Pricing

Mountain lion hunts in Washington generally average around $1,950. This price typically covers a multi-day, one-on-one guided experience based out of a comfortable lodge with private or shared climate-controlled rooms, daily scouting and stalking excursions, meals, and basic field care—capes, skull preparation, and hide handling. More budget-minded options often involve shorter hunt durations or shared-guide arrangements, while higher-end packages may extend the hunt, include exclusive territory access or additional tracking support, and offer full trophy transport to a processor or taxidermist. State license and tag fees, as well as guide gratuities, are usually extra.

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