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NOTICE OF SPRING BLACK BEAR CLOSURE BMU 700 WITH HOUNDS

Montana’s Black Bear Management Unit 700 will prohibit black bear hunting with hounds after sunset on April 19, 2026, reopening for hound training on April 20, 2026.

BLACK BEAR MANAGEMENT UNIT:  700 With Hounds

By order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, the above listed hunting district shall be closed to hunting WITH HOUNDS of ALL BLACK BEAR one-half hour after sunset on Sunday April 19, 2026.

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Hound Training Season in BMU 700 will open Monday April 20, 2026.

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