Mountain lion hunting closes in districts 400, 401, 403, 406, 415, 441

The hunting of all mountain lions in north-central Montana hunting districts 400, 401, 403, 406, 415, and 441, which includes portions of Toole, Pondera, Liberty, Chouteau, Glacier and Teton counties, closed at one-half hour after sunset Tuesday.

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

These districts will re-open for the hunting of mountain lions for the Winter Season beginning Dec. 1.

For more information, visit FWP’s website at http://fwp.mt.gov, click on “Hunting” then “Drawing & Quota Status,” or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826.