Mountain Lion Shot in Douglas County

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota has had its first mountain lion taken as part of the mountain lion hunting season in progress outside the Black Hills.

            The mountain lion hunting season is open through Dec. 15 to licensed landowners and who are hunting mountain lions on their own land.

            The mountain lion was shot on Friday in Douglas County in the Delmont area. An initial check of the lion by personnel from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks found that the lion had no front claws. Mountain lions raised in captivity typically have their front claws removed.

            Weather conditions hampered the transfer of the mountain lion carcass to the Rapid City regional GFP office. As soon as the carcass can be transported, a full examination will be conducted.

            The mountain lion hunting season within the Black Hills was concluded in late October.

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