2026-2027 Season

Black Bear Season
Manitoba

Black bear hunting is popular across Canada, with both spring and fall seasons available in many provinces. Baiting and spot-and-stalk are common hunting methods.

53 Upcoming WMUs
53 Total WMUs

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Black Bear season dates in Manitoba differ across 66 WMUs. Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your unit, or browse the WMU list further down.

Season dates vary by WMU in Manitoba.

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Upcoming Seasons (53)

WMU 1Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 2Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 2AAdult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 3Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 3AAdult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 4Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 21 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 5Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 21 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 6Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 21 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 6AAdult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 21 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 7Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 21 2027

Possession: 1
Upcoming

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Black Bear dates by WMU

Season dates differ across Wildlife Management Units. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.

Season datesWMUsStatus
Apr 27 2027 - Jun 21 20274566A781011121313A1414A1515A1617A1818A18B18C1919A19B202126Upcoming
Apr 27 2027 - Jun 14 202721A222323A242525A25B303434A34B34C3535A36Upcoming
Apr 27 2027 - Jun 30 2027122A33A7A99A1717BUpcoming

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Black Bear Hunting Tips

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Spring bears are often found in south-facing slopes

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Fall bears focus on berry patches and oak ridges

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Check provincial regulations regarding baiting

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Always be prepared for quick follow-up shots

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Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with Manitoba's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.

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