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NOTICE OF SPRING BLACK BEAR CLOSURE BMUs 300, 301, 319, 580
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has announced that hunting districts 300, 301, 319, and 580 will close for all…
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NOTICE OF SPRING BLACK BEAR CLOSURE BMU 440
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has announced that the Black Bear Management Unit 440 will be closed to all…
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NOTICE OF SPRING BLACK BEAR CLOSURE BMU 520
Montana hunting district will close to all black bear hunting half an hour after sunset on May 6, 2026.
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California Doubles Down: Why Hunters Are Getting a Second Shot at Black Bears
California has approved a new amendment allowing bear hunters to obtain two black bear tags annually, responding to a growing…
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How to Judge a Bear’s Weight Before You Pull the Trigger
Montana’s spring bear season opens April 15. Here’s how to field-judge a bear’s weight and age before you pull the…
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How to Age a Black Bear in the Field: Montana 2026 Guide
Montana’s spring bear season is almost here. Learn how to age black bears on the hoof before you pull the…
