Some clarifications on new mountain lion seasons, licenses

Montana mountain lion hunters will find some significant changes to the mountain lion regulations this year, including changes to season structure and licensing types.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers three types of lion licenses for sale this season: a general mountain lion license, a limited special mountain lion license (must have applied by July 22), and an unlimited special mountain lion license. Hunters may only purchase or apply for one license. The exception is those who do not draw a limited special license may then purchase a general license.

The changes to the mountain lion lic...