Hunting for male mountain lions to close in hunting districts 318 and 335

The hunting of male mountain lions in hunting districts 318 and 335 in southwest Montana will close at one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, Dec. 24.  

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

For more information, visit FWP's website at fwp.mt.gov/hunt/by-species, to check the current quota status, or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826.