The hunting of all mountain lions in western Montana hunting districts 280, 281, 284 and 293, which includes portions of Powell and Lewis & Clark counties, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Wednesday, December 26, 2007.

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 website at fwp.mt.gov., then click on "Hunting" then under "Hunting Guides" click on "Mountain Lion," or call the toll free number at 1-800-385-7826.