I was wondering about the whole Cougar as a food topic myself.

Having been a member at HuntAmerica, I have read that they are good food.

My latest issue of North American Hunter also has a small quip about eating cougar, as well as a glowing recommendation and recipies in the latest issue of Traditional Bowhunting.

Give it a try and report back. I have not bagged one yet, so I cannot comment from experience.