Is it déjà vu all over again for Washington black bear hunters still smarting from the loss of the spring season several years ago?

Applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 The drawing for 2026 black bear harvest authorizations will occur in February. Turkey ...

Hunting seasons for black bear and wild turkey have opened in Northwest Montana. The last day for black bears is June 15. Some of the top bear-producing Management Units in the state are 100, 101, 103 ...