Hunters looking to apply for 2026 spring’s controlled hunts for black bear can apply from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15. Information on ...

Applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 The drawing for 2026 black bear harvest authorizations will occur in February. Turkey ...

Hunting seasons for black bear and wild turkey have opened in Northwest Montana. The last day for black bears is June 15. Some of the top bear-producing Management Units in the state are 100, 101, 103 ...

The Montana Fish and Wildlife commission recently passed more hunting regulations targeting black bears as part of the ...