Hunting for female mountain lions to close in hunting districts 204, 260, 261 and 262

HELENA - The hunting of female mountain lions in hunting districts 204, 260, 261 and 262 will close at one-half hour after sunset Wednesday, Feb. 9. 

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.