FWP: NOTICE OF BLACK BEAR CLOSURE BMU 420
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FWP: NOTICE OF BLACK BEAR CLOSURE BMU 420

Angela Montana · October 28, 2026

BLACK BEAR MANAGEMENT UNIT: 420

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 Friday, October 30, 2026.

Current Restrictions & Closures

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