The hunting of all mountain lions in western Montana hunting district, HD 250 – which includes portions of Ravalli County, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Sunday, December 10, 2006.

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