2026-2027 Season

Black Bear Season in Newfoundland and Labrador

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.

13 Closed WMUs13 Total WMUs

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Black Bear season dates in Newfoundland and Labrador differ across 128 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 Newfoundland and Labrador.

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The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Black Bear season for the MMA you hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Where you can hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador: Crown land map

Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.

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Closed Seasons (13)

WMU BBMA_200Bow, Crossbow, Rifles

Apr 1 2026 - July 13 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_201Bow, Crossbow, Rifles

May 1 2026 - July 15 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_201Bow only

Aug 29 2026 - Sept 11 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_202Bow, Crossbow, Rifles

May 1 2026 - July 15 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_202Bow only

Aug 29 2026 - Sept 11 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_203Bow, Crossbow, Rifles

May 1 2026 - July 15 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_203Bow only

Aug 29 2026 - Sept 11 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_204Bow, Crossbow, Rifles

May 1 2026 - July 15 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_204Bow only

Aug 29 2026 - Sept 11 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU BBMA_205Bow, Crossbow, Rifles

May 1 2026 - July 15 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

+ 3 more closed WMUs

Black Bear dates by MMA

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

Season datesMMAsStatus
May 1 2026 - July 15 2026
6 MMAsBBMA_201BBMA_202BBMA_203BBMA_204BBMA_205BBMA_206
Closed
Aug 29 2026 - Sept 11 2026
6 MMAsBBMA_201BBMA_202BBMA_203BBMA_204BBMA_205BBMA_206
Closed
Apr 1 2026 - July 13 2026
1 MMABBMA_200
Closed
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The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Black Bear season for the MMA you hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Black Bear Hunting Tips

1.

Spring bears are often found in south-facing slopes

2.

Fall bears focus on berry patches and oak ridges

3.

Check provincial regulations regarding baiting

4.

Always be prepared for quick follow-up shots

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

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