Predator statistics: Cougar - Historical 2011-2024

Last updated on March 3, 2026

Cougar historical statistics (DOCX, 544KB) from April 2011 to December 2024

All statistics reflect the most recent available data.

2025 to current statistics can be accessed here.

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

Annual Summary

 

Year

Calls received

Calls attended

Destroyed by BCCOS

Destroyed by Other

Total

Translocated

Hazed
2024 1,613 259 34 16 50 1 2
2023 1,838 239 33 14 47 0 2
2022 1,951 299 54 19 73 3 0
2021 2,299 297 47 19 66 2 5
2020 2,335 346 50 15 65 0 2
2019 2,814 390 88 13 101 2 7
2018 2,972 513 102 36 138 1 1
2017 2,928 538 102 36 138 1 3
2016 2,848 396 77 27 104 1 5
2015 3,308 503 101 31 132 1 8
2014 3,031 526 102 41 143 0 5
2013 3,102 607 114 50 164 1 2
2012 2,956 552 57 55 112 1 4

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Monthly Summary

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Table column titles

Table Column Titles
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.
Destroyed by BCCOS Cougars destroyed by BCCOS conservation officers in response to human-wildlife conflict incidents.
Destroyed by other Cougars destroyed by other entities in response to human-wildlife conflict incidents.
Total Cougars destroyed 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.

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Acronyms

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

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