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 announced that the Black Bear Management Unit 440 will be closed to all black bear hunting starting one-half hour after sunset on June 1, 2026. This order applies to the designated hunting district to ensure wildlife management and conservation.

Montana hunting district will close to all black bear hunting half an hour after sunset on May 6, 2026.

California has approved a new amendment allowing bear hunters to obtain two black bear tags annually, responding to a growing bear population and missed harvest quotas, enhancing wildlife management efforts.

Montana's spring bear season opens April 15. Here's how to field-judge a bear's weight and age before you pull the trigger.

Montana's spring bear season is almost here. Learn how to age black bears on the hoof before you pull the trigger this spring.