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.

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

A DIY hunter logs 14 bear encounters in Montana's Bitterroot Valley before finally closing the deal. Here's why this one's worth your time.