NOTICE OF SPRING BLACK BEAR CLOSURE BMU 440
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NOTICE OF SPRING BLACK BEAR CLOSURE BMU 440

Angela Montana · May 30, 2026

FWP Press Release:

BLACK BEAR MANAGEMENT UNIT: 440

By order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, the above listed hunting district shall be closed to hunting of ALL BLACK BEAR one-half hour after sunset on Monday June 1, 2026.

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