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Mountain Lion Hunting Guide

Harvest Reporting Line

To report the harvest of a mountain lion, please call the Harvest Reporting line:

1-877-FWP-WILD (1-877-397-9453)

Current Harvest information

1-800-385-7826

Hunting Status Report

Mountain lion hunting status is updated daily. View the entire report, by district.

Mountain Lion Hunting Status Report

2013 Season Dates
Printable 2013 Season Date Card
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Date Setting Process

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Click on the calendar icon in the table(s) below to see the date setting process for each species/hunting season.

2013 Mountain Lion Season Dates

 Date
Setting
  Start Date End Date Process
Archery (without hounds)
 September 7 October 20 Calendar icon and link
Fall (without hounds)
 October 26 December 1 Calendar icon and link
Winter (with hounds)
 December 1 April 14, 2014 Calendar icon and link
Late Winter (with hounds)
 February 1, 2014 April 14, 2014 Calendar icon and link
Hound Training Seasons (residents only)
 December 2 April 14, 2014 Calendar icon and link

Caution: Season dates vary by district, so please check the regulations.

If you experience any issues downloading the regulations please visit the System Requirements page to learn about common problems or contact technical support.

2013 Mountain Lion Regulations

The 2013 Mountain Lion regulations will be posted approximately June 26, 2013.

Corrections to printed 2012 Mountain Lion Regulations
Page 2
 		 Error: The Late Winter Season date was incorrectly listed as Feb 1 - Apr 16. Correction: The Late Winter Season date is Feb 1 - Apr 14.
Page 12
 		 Error: HD 334 was inadvertantly left off the regulations for HD 321 & 332 Correction: The regulations for HD 321 & 332 also apply to HD 334. The heading was changed to "HD 321, 332 & 334"

2012 Mountain Lion Regulations

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eBook Version

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2013 Resident License Applications

2013 Resident Special Mountain Lion Application

 The 2013 application will be available approximately July 25, 2013.

2012 Application Deadline was August 31, 2012.

2013 Nonresident License Applications

2013 Nonresident Special Mountain Lion Application

 The 2013 application will be available approximately July 25, 2013.

2012 Application Deadline was August 31, 2012.

2013 Nonresident General Mountain Lion Application

 The 2013 application will be available approximately July 25, 2013.

Application Deadline was August 31, 2012.
Purchase Restrictions: See Mountain Lion Regulations

2011 drawing results will be available mid-September.

Hunting News
Montana Field Guide: Mountain Lion

Helpful Mountain Lion links

Drawing Status

The 2013 Mountain Lion drawings will be held approximately:

  • Special — September 9
  • Supertag — July 15
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Check your drawing results and other ALS information.