05-08-2008, 11:10 AM
Spring black bear hunting in some management units closes May 15, while hunting in other bear management units closes May 31 or June 15.
<br>Hunters are responsible for checking the 2008 bear regulations for exact season dates before they hunt.<br>
<br>In bear management units with quotas, black bear hunting closes earlier when those quotas are met. Black bear hunters are responsible for contacting the regional FWP office before hunting to learn if bear management quotas have been met and in which bear management units.<br>
<br>For details, check the 2008 Black Bear Regulations available at all FWP offices, license providers and on the FWP web site at fwp.mt.gov .<br>
<br>Black bear hunters must be certified by taking the Montana Bear Identification Test. Bear hunters can refresh their bear identification skills at any time by going to FWP's web site under Education.
<br>Hunters are responsible for checking the 2008 bear regulations for exact season dates before they hunt.<br>
<br>In bear management units with quotas, black bear hunting closes earlier when those quotas are met. Black bear hunters are responsible for contacting the regional FWP office before hunting to learn if bear management quotas have been met and in which bear management units.<br>
<br>For details, check the 2008 Black Bear Regulations available at all FWP offices, license providers and on the FWP web site at fwp.mt.gov .<br>
<br>Black bear hunters must be certified by taking the Montana Bear Identification Test. Bear hunters can refresh their bear identification skills at any time by going to FWP's web site under Education.