California Bear News

Black bear hunting seasons set to open soon - Aug. 05, 2010
Bear hunters planning to scour the deer A zone for bear on the first day of the season must plan ahead this year. Because of state furloughs on the second, third and fourth Fridays of the month, 2010 season bear tags must be purchased before 5 p.m. on Aug. 12 in order to hunt on the Aug. 14 A-zone general bear season opener. Hunters who wait to buy their tags until the day before the opener will find that Department of Fish and Game (DFG) offices are closed, and tags will be unavailable until the offices reopen for business on Monday morning.

Environmental Documents Regarding Changes to Bear and Elk Hunting Regulations Now Available for Comment - Jan. 27, 2010
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) has completed the draft environmental documents (DEDs) related to proposed black bear and elk hunting regulations changes. DFG is seeking written comments from the public through March 13, 2010.

Bear Hunting Clinic to be offered in Diamond Springs - Jan. 12, 2010
The California Department of Fish and Game's (DFG) Advanced Hunter Education Program is offering a bear hunting clinic February 13 in Diamond Springs. The one-day class will include information about bear biology, habits and habitat; styles of hunting bear; gear and garb; dog breeds used to hunt bear; pre-season scouting; bear signs; shooter positions; and how to field dress a bear.

Black Bear Season Closes in California - Dec. 17, 2009
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) announced the closure of the statewide black bear hunting season on December 17. Under regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission, the black bear season is closed when DFG verifies 1,700 bears are taken by hunters.