Hunting for male mountain lions to close in hunting districts 405, 447 and 471

HELENA – The hunting of male mountain lions in hunting districts 405, 447 and 471 in north-central 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.