The hunting of 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 Friday, October 26, 2012.

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.

These hunting districts will re-open for the hunting of all mountain lion for the winter season beginning December 1, 2012.

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