Mountain Lion License Deadline August 31

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Hunters hoping to pursue mountain lions this fall and winter are reminded that the deadline for purchasing 1997 licenses is August 31. Applications for mountain lion licenses submitted through the mail must be postmarked by that date. Mountain lion licenses are available only at FWP offices. Hound handlers must also obtain a free hound handler permit no later than August 31 to hunt OR chase mountain lions. A hound handler permit can be obtained in the same manner as a mountain lion license. There will be two mountain lion hunting seasons in 1997. The first season will be held in northwestern Montana (100 series hunting districts) from October 26 - November 30, but dogs may not be used during this season. This season will close when 20 percent of the quota established for these districts has been reached, but no later than November 30. Those planning to hunt during this season in Region 1 also must purchase their mountain lion licenses by August 31 and must follow all other rules pertinent to mountain lion hunting. A season during which dogs may be used by lion hunters will be held statewide from December 1, 1997 - February 15, 1998. Mountain lion regulations are available at all FWP offices.