August 31 Is Deadline To Purchase Licenses For Fall Black Bear Season

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Licenses must be purchased by August 31 for the fall black bear season which begins Sept. 15 in most areas of Montana. Hunters should check the regulations for exceptions.

Hunters may purchase a license at all FWP offices, FWP license providers, or online at fwp.mt.gov , under Online Services.

Black bear hunters must have successfully completed the Black Bear Identification Test and must present a certificate of completion when purchasing a black bear license.   The training and test are available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov under Online Services.  A paper version of the test may be obtained at FWP offices or license providers.

2008 Black Bear hunting regulations are available on the FWP web site at fwp.mt.gov , from FWP license providers and at FWP offices.