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When Your Backyard Guest Is a Mountain Lion
Mountain lions are increasingly found in residential areas across the western U.S., often appearing relaxed and non-threatening. Wildlife experts emphasize…
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Montana FWP Cracks Down as Illegal Lion Kills Spike This Spring
Montana FWP reports a spike in illegal mountain lion kills this spring. Here’s what violations are happening, penalties involved, and…
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Montana FWP: LMU 422 Will Close to Male Mountain Lion Hunting After Sunset on March 12, 2026
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has ordered LMU 422 closed to all hunting of male mountain lions one-half hour…
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Montana Crews Return to the Cabinet Mountains to Study Mountain Lions—Building on 25+ Years of Research
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists are back in the Cabinet Mountains near Libby, using hounds to locate mountain lions…
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Mountain Lions Can Roam Shockingly Far: One Traveled From South Dakota’s Black Hills to Connecticut
Most mountain lions stay within a home range—but documented dispersals show some can go far beyond what most people imagine.…
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Watch a Cow Elk Defend Her Calf From a Mountain Lion in Montana (Wild Video)
A cow elk in Montana wastes no time going full defense mode when a mountain lion is near her calf.…
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Montana Closes Male Mountain Lion Season in LMU 123 and LMU 340 After Sunset (Feb. 24, 2026)
Montana’s Fish & Wildlife Commission ordered the male mountain lion season in LMU 123 and LMU 340 to close one-half…
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Mountain Lion Backstrap Pizza on the Grill: Wild Game Recipe to Mark the Feb. 28 Season Close
A grill-fired wild game pizza featuring mountain lion backstrap—originally shared on montana-wild.com by Travis Boughton and reposted as a nod…
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Montana FWP Reminder: These Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue After the Feb. 28 License Deadline
Most Montana licenses wrap up Feb. 28, but a few seasons keep going. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says mountain…
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Top-Notch Montana Taxidermy
Montana taxidermist Chad Steward impresses with his mountain lion rug, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, earning a 5-star…
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Important Montana Mountain Lion Hunting Updates
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has announced a closure to hunting female Mountain Lions in LMU 411 and male…
