Mountain lion hunting licenses for Montana’s 2007 season are available at all Fish, Wildlife & Parks license providers, online at fwp.mt.gov , or through the mail. Hunters have until Aug. 31 to apply for one of the special permit districts, or to purchase and validate their license for either the fall or winter season. To hunt mountain lions in Montana, prospective hunters must either purchase a license or apply for a special permit, they cannot do both. A mountain lion license is not needed, and should not be purchased, prior to applying for a mountain lion permit. A valid conservation license, however, is needed. Hunters who purchase a mountain lion license cannot apply for a permit. Hunters are urged to check the mountain lion hunting regulations available at FWP license providers and online at fwp.mt.gov, click 2007 Hunting Regulations. For the upcoming mountain lion season: