Predator statistics: Cougar

Last updated on March 3, 2026

Statistics last updated on February 17, 2026

Cougar statistics from 2025 to current. All statistics reflect the most recent available data.

Historical statistics (2011-2024) can be accessed here.

Descriptions are provided for all table column titles and acronyms used on this page.

Annual Summary

²⁰²⁶	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
Jan	116	14	0	1	1	0	2	0	0


²⁰²⁵	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
Total	2,002	259	25	11	9	5	50	1	2

May
June
July
August

September
October
November
December

January

January Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2026	116	14	0	1	1	0	2	0	0
2025	127	16	1	1	3	1	6	0	0

February

February Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	126	20	2	2	0	3	7	0	0

March

March Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	105	15	1	2	1	0	4	0	0

April

April Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	157	27	3	1	1	0	5	0	0

May

May Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	239	27	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0

June

June Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	208	31	2	0	0	0	2	0	0

July

July Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	247	27	3	0	2	0	5	0	0

August

August Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	236	22	3	1	0	1	5	0	0

September

September Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	189	28	6	1	0	0	7	0	0

October

October Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	150	17	1	0	1	0	2	0	0

November

November Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	125	14	1	0	1	0	2	0	1

December

December Cougar Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed
2025	93	15	2	2	0	0	4	0	0

Table column titles

In 2025, the BCCOS transitioned to an updated software system that allows for streamlined data reporting. This shift is reflected in the reporting outcomes of dispatched and euthanized, for increased transparency.
Field	Description
Calls received	Human-wildlife conflict calls reported to the RAPP line.
Calls attended	Human-wildlife conflict calls reported to the RAPP line that were attended by BCCOS conservation officers.
Dispatched by BCCOS	Cougars killed by BCCOS conservation officers for public safety reasons, such as a human-wildlife conflict.
Dispatched by Other	Cougars killed for public safety reasons by other entities.
Euthanized by BCCOS	Cougars killed by BCCOS conservation officers for welfare reasons, such as an animal critically injured by a vehicle.
Euthanized by Other	Cougars killed for welfare reasons by other entities.
Total	Total number of cougars dispatched and euthanized by BCCOS conservation officers and other entities, combined.
Translocated	Cougars moved to another area outside home range (captured, transported, and then released).
Hazed	Cougars on which non-lethal methods were used to deter them from an area or discourage undesirable activity.

Acronyms

Acronyms
Abbreviation	Description
RAPP	Report All Poachers and Polluters
BCCOS	BC Conservation Officer Service

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