Mar 18, 2025 · The 2024 black bear hunting season is now closed. General bear season opens concurrently with general deer season in the A, B, C, D, X8, X9A, X9B, X10 and X12 deer hunting zones and extends through December 29, 2024.

Jan 1, 1973 · Bear hunting licenses are zone-specific, so hunters need to pay attention to where they are authorized to hunt this season. Wisconsin's occupied bear range is expanding, increasing opportunities for hunters.

Dec 31, 2024 · The first segment of the special split Youth/Class Q/Class XS bear season will be open Sept. 14–15, 2024 on public and private lands in all or parts of 26 counties open to bear hunting with or without dogs. Bears may be hunted with or without dogs during this segment.

During the bear hunt with dogs season, hunters may only harvest a bear using a legal weapon assisted by dogs that are actively pursuing, chasing, baying or treeing a bear prior to harvest. Dogs must be included on the department-approved breed list for the bear season.

With some preparation, time off, and a good long-range rifle, spring bear season can be something you look forward to every year. In my opinion, the best states to hunt for spring black bears are Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.

Oct 23, 2024 · Planning to go bear hunting this season? Read this guide to where to find black and brown bears, when you can hunt them, and how to prepare for it.

X3a, X4, X6a, X6b, X7a, and X7b open to bear hunting, the general bear season opens on October 12. Bear season will close on December 29, 2024 or EARLIER if the Department determines that 1,700 bears have been reported taken. This includes bears harvested during the archery season. DAILY UPDATES ON REPORTED BEAR HARVEST

2 days ago · Senate Bill 1523 would authorize DEEP to establish a bear hunting season and it would be up to the department to decide the location, the method, the duration, and the permit fee, if the bill passes.

Dec 16, 2024 · For more information, please view Hunter Guidance for the 2024 Black Bear Hunting Season. Season Dates: Segment A. October 14 – 16, 2024, Archery ONLY. October 17 – 19, 2024, Archery OR Muzzleloader (Muzzleloader rifle legal during the last three days of Segment A) Segment B. December 9 – 14, 2024, Shotgun/Muzzleloader ONLY.

2 days ago · Molly with a black bear she took in the final week of SW Oregon's spring bear season. This hunt includes all the southwest Oregon wildlife management units (20-30), except within one mile of the Rogue River between Grave and Lobster creeks, and the BLM North Bank Habitat Management Area in Roseburg. These areas are closed. ‌