Black bear management unit 700 will close to hunting one-half hour after sunset on September 25, 2026. Hunters are advised to review regulations before heading out, as this is the final opportunity to hunt bears in this area. Stay safe and good luck!

The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has announced the closure of Black Bear Management Unit 411 to all black bear hunting, effective Thursday, September 24, 2026, starting 30 minutes after sunset. This decision aims to manage black bear populations within the designated area.

Montana wildlife officials have closed black bear archery hunting in Bear Management Unit 520, effective September 10, 2026, at sunset. This closure includes all black bears and will last until the end of the archery-only season, as mandated by the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission.

The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has announced that hunting districts 300, 301, 319, and 580 will close for all black bear hunting due to exceeding a 37% female harvest. The closure will take effect one-half hour after sunset on June 3, 2026.

The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has closed the Spring Black Bear season in Management Unit 411 effective April 23, 2026, transitioning to a hound training season starting April 24, 2026.

Montana's Black Bear Management Unit 700 will prohibit black bear hunting with hounds after sunset on April 19, 2026, reopening for hound training on April 20, 2026.