2022 Hunting Seasons
Only 1 bear may be taken during the license year.
BLACK BEAR, ARCHERY (WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D): Sept. 17-Nov. 12; Sunday, Nov. 13; Nov. 14-19; Sunday, Nov. 20 and Nov. 21-25.
BLACK BEAR, ARCHERY (WMU 5B): Oct. 1-Nov. 12; Sunday, Nov. 13; and Nov. 14-18.
BLACK BEAR, ARCHERY (WMUs 1A, 1B, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 5A): Oct. 15-Nov. 5.
BLACK BEAR, MUZZLELOADER (Statewide): Oct. 15-22.
BLACK BEAR, SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide): Oct. 20-22, Only Junior and Senior License Holders 6, Commission Disabled Person Permit Holders (to use a vehicle as a blind), and Residents serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, or in the United States Coast Guard, with required antlerless license.
BLACK BEAR (Statewide): Nov. 19; Sunday, Nov. 20; and Nov. 21-22.
BLACK BEAR (WMUs 1B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 5A): Nov. 26, Sunday, Nov. 27, Nov. 28-Dec. 3.
BLACK BEAR (WMUs 2B, 5B, 5C and 5D): Nov. 26, Sunday, Nov. 27, Nov. 28-Dec. 10.