Ultimate Bear Hunting News
Deadline To Purchase Black Bear Hunting Licenses Is Aug. 31
The deadline for black bear hunters to purchase licenses for the fall season is Aug. 31.The Fish and Wildlife Service has filed an appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of a lower court decision overturning the delisting of the Yellowstone grizzly population.
Aug 24 deadline for transfer of bear harvest permit to youth - Aug. 10, 2010
MADISON - Bear hunters are reminded that the deadline for transferring a class A bear license to a legal hunter under 18 years of age is Aug. 24, 2010. Applications are available online [PDF 38KB].
Loveland and Denver Meetings to focus on Black Bear Management on Northern Front Range - Aug. 06, 2010
DENVER, Colo.-- The Colorado Division of Wildlife will hold two public meetings to gather input on black bear management on Colorado's Front Range.
Unit 26B Grizzly Bear Seasons Opened Early - Aug. 05, 2010
In an effort to help slow the decline of North Slope muskox populations, the Board of Game voted yesterday to extend the grizzly bear season and waive a permit requirement for resident hunters in Unit 26B.
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.
It's the season for young bears on the prowl - Aug. 04, 2010
FORT SMITH - Like human teenagers, young bears have problems and can create problems. They roam around in late spring looking for a territory of their own. They want something to eat, and they are inexperienced about earning it. A young bear's keen nose often leads him (most of the wanderers are males) to food near houses, and the troubles begin.
Black Bear Sightings Still Possible in Late Summer - Aug. 02, 2010
Each year the likelihood of bear sightings throughout the state, even in urbanized areas and suburbs, increases. Whether it's a young male bear roaming across the metro Atlanta area or a hungry bear sifting through a North Georgia campsite for an easy meal, the possibility exists and residents should be aware.
Maryland Black Bear Lottery Now Open - Aug. 02, 2010
Annapolis, Md. (August 2, 2010) -The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications to participate in this year's lottery for black bear hunting permits. Applications issued will be valid for this year?s black bear hunting season, which will take place October 25 through October 30.
Black bear sightings in southern Wisconsin on the rise as bears find new areas to their liking - Jul. 27, 2010
MADISON ? Black bear sightings are becoming more common in southern Wisconsin as bruins find areas previously considered occasional or rare for bear sightings suitable for occupancy.
Maryland Black Bear Lottery Opens August 2 - Jul. 15, 2010
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting applications to participate in this year?s lottery for black bear hunting permits on Monday, August 2. Applications issued will be valid for this year?s black bear hunting season, which will take place October 25 through October 30.
