The hunting of all mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting districts 320 & 333, which include portions of Madison, Silver Bow, Gallatin and Jefferson counties, will close one-half hour after sunset on Wednesday, December 13, 2006.

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

For more information, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov , then click on "Hunting" then under "Hot Topics" click on "Mountain Lion Status," or call the toll free number at 1-800-385-7826.