Six Black Hills mountain lions have been shot since the season opened Jan. 1.
On Thursday, the first male - three years old, 145 pounds - was reported killed in the Northern Hills, according to the state Game, Fish & Parks Department.
The restricted season will end when 35 lions total or 15 females are killed. Otherwise, the season will run through March 31.
For daily updates, go to the GF&P's Web site, www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/MountainLions/MtLionseasonstatus.htm
