The take season for mountain lion has closed in Game Management Units 75, 77 and 78 in Southeast Idaho effective Monday. The 2017-18 Big Game Seasons and Rules states that the mountain lion take season is to be closed when four female mountain lions have been harvested. This harvest limit has been met. The dog training season will remain open in these units through March 31.
Hunters will be allowed to keep mountain lions taken in units 75, 77 and 78 prior to this closure and must report them within five days of harvest.
As a reminder, the take season for mountain lion also closed in units 71, 72 and 74 on Dec. 6.
Up to date information on whether a quota has been met or the season has been closed for a particular game management unit anywhere in the state can be obtained by visiting idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/harvest-quotas or by calling 1-800-323-4334.
