The hunting of female mountain lions in western Montana hunting districts 204, 260 and 261 closed to all hunting of female mountain lions one-half hour after sunset on Sunday, December 30, 2012.

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

For more information, visit FWP's website 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.