Can I hunt bear or cougar during deer or elk seasons?
A. You cannot hunt any species with a centerfire or muzzleloading rifle without a valid, unused deer or elk tag for that time period and area on your person during: Eastern Oregon controlled buck deer centerfire firearm season, Cascade bull elk season, coast bull elk seasons, Rocky Mt bull or either-sex elk seasons, or standard Rocky Mt antlerless elk centerfire firearm seasons (Nov. 19- Nov. 27). This does not include controlled W High Cascade (119A) or Hood-White Rvr (141A) buck hunts. (see page 31 of the 2007 Big Game Regulations for exceptions). You may use a shotgun, handgun, or bow during bear and cougar seasons.