PIERRE (AP) - The mountain lion hunting season is set to open within the Black Hills Fire Protection District in South Dakota.
Unlimited licenses for the season can be obtained on the state Game, Fish and Parks website at www.gfp.sd.gov . All harvested lions must be inspected within 24 hours.
The season begins Friday and will conclude on March 31, unless the harvest limit of 75 total mountain lions, or 50 female lions, is reached prior to that date.
The mountain lion season outside of the Black Hills district runs year-round.
