The hunting of all mountain lions in western Montana hunting district 110, which includes portions of Flathead and Lincoln counties, will close one-half hour after sunset on Saturday, December 31, 2005.

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 Mountain Lion Status Map web page, or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826.