More Information on Montana Mountain Lion Hunting Guides Trips Outfitters
Montana mountain lion hunting can be very physically demanding. Hunters should be prepared to hike long distances to catch up with the lion after it has been bayed or treed by the dogs. Not all mountain lion hunting in Montana is done using dogs,however, hunters can rest assured that they will have to put down some steps to get their cat. Most mountain lion hunts take place in the mountainous regions of the state and hunters will be hiking over some very rugged terrain. Clothing should be in layers that can be taken off and put back on as the situation calls for. Boots should offer good ankle support. Some mountain lion hunting is done with snowshoes. Dates for mountain lion hunting in Montana differ from year to year and prospective hunters should refer to current Montana hunting regulations for these dates. All Montana mountain lion hunters in must have completed a Hunter Education course is they were born after January 1, 1985. Hunters must also wear 400 square inches of flourescent orange above the waist.