Deer hunters can also take cougar Oct. 15th - Dec. 31st Any weapon -

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Email I just got, many of you probably got the same. 

http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/release.php?id=oct1011a

Dear Hunter,
 
This email is to inform you that the Fish and Wildlife Commission recently adopted changes to cougar seasons in Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, and Klickitat counties.  Cougar season in these counties opens for "Any legal weapon" on Oct. 15, 2011 and closes December 31, 2011.  Please visit http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/release.php?id=oct1011a for more information.
 
Sincerely,
Donny Martorello
Carnivore Section Manager
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Good move!