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Black Bear Hunting Guide
To report the harvest of a bear, please call the Harvest Reporting line at 1-877-FWP-WILD (1-877-397-9453). Obtain current harvest info by calling 1-800-385-7826.
Status Updated: MAY 22, 2012
** N/A - Sex class can be harvested: Does not have a sex specific quota
*CLOSED
Bear Management Unit: 510 - Spring Season |
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| Management Unit |
Quota | Harvest | Status | ||
| Female | 2 | 2 | CLOSED(04-25-2012) | ||
| Male | N/A | 1 | CLOSED(04-25-2012) | ||
| Total | 5 | 3 | CLOSED(04-25-2012) | ||
Bear Management Unit: 520 - Spring Season |
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| Management Unit |
Quota | Harvest | Status | ||
| Female | 12 | 6 | OPEN | ||
| Male | N/A | 16 | OPEN | ||
| Total | N/A | 22 | OPEN | ||
Bear Management Unit: 700 - Spring Season |
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| Management Unit |
Quota | Harvest | Status | ||
| Female | N/A | 0 | OPEN | ||
| Male | N/A | 1 | OPEN | ||
| Total | 2 | 1 | OPEN | ||
| 2012 Season Dates |
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Printable 2012 Season Date Card |
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Date Setting Process
Click on the calendar icon in the table(s) below to see the date setting process for each species/hunting season.
2012 Black Bear Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Spring |
April 15 | Various (May 15–June 15) | |
Archery |
September 1 | September 14 | |
Fall |
September 15 | November 25 | |
Caution: Season dates vary by district, so please check the regulations.
If you experience any issues downloading the regulations please visit the System Requirements page to learn about common problems or contact technical support.
2012 Black Bear Regulations |
Pages 1–12 | 2.0 MB |
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eBook Version |
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Montana Field Guide: Black bear
Helpful Black Bear links
- Black Bear Harvest Research and Management in Montana - 2011 Final Paper. ( 7 MB)
- Black Bear Hunting Status Report by Bear Management Unit
- Bear ID Test (duplicate certificate)
Montana black bear hunting regulations require that all black bear hunters be tested to ensure they can spot the subtle differences between black bears and grizzly bears. A hunter must present a passing certificate from the black bear identification test to purchase a black bear tag. - Vist MT: Outfitters and Guides
