The hunting of all female mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting districts 323, 324, 325 and 327, which include portions of Madison and Beaverhead counties, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

The order halting the hunt came shortly after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest sub-quota for the districts combined has been met.

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