Mountain Lion Hunting To Close In Several Region 3 Districts

The hunting of all mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting districts 312 and 393, in portions of Gallatin, Park and Meagher counties, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Monday, January 12, 2009.   

The hunting of all mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting districts 310, 311, 360, 361 and 362, which include portions of Gallatin, Madison, Jefferson and Broadwater counties, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Monday, January 12, 2009.

The closure notice for the hunt came shortly after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest quota for the districts combined had been met.

For more information, visit FWP’s web site at fwp.mt.gov , under "For Hunters" click on "Mountain Lion Hunting Guide," or call the toll free number at 1-800-385-7826.