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2025 Mountain Lion Hunting Season Ends with Six Harvested

1/11/2025

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The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska's Wildcat Hills Unit wrapped up on January 5, with three majestic lions harvested. Meanwhile, the Pine Ridge Unit continues to welcome hunters, also with three lions taken. The Niobrara Unit, however, closed early on January 2 after hitting its limit, all part of efforts to sustain healthy mountain lion populations across the state.

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The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska's Wildcat Hills Unit wrapped up on January 5, with three majestic lions harvested. Meanwhile, the Pine Ridge Unit continues to welcome hunters, also with three lions taken. The Niobrara Unit, however, closed early on January 2 after hitting its limit, all part of efforts to sustain healthy mountain lion populations across the state.