All Mountain Lion Hunting To Close In District 331

The hunting of all mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting district 331, which includes portions of Beaverhead, Silver Bow and Madison counties, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 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 district had been met.

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