2026-2027 Season

Black Bear Season
Ontario

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.

103 Open WMUs
103 Total WMUs

Open Seasons (103)

WMU 1A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 1C

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 1D

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 2

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 3

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 4

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 5

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 6

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 7ABows & ML

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 7B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 8

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 9A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 9B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 10

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 11A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 11B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 12A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 12B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 13

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 14

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 15A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 15B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 16A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 16B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 16C

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 17

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 18A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 18B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 19

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 21A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 21B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 22

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 23

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 24

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 25

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 26

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 27

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 28

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 29

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 30

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 31

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 32

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 33

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 34

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 35

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 36

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 37

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 38

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 39

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 40

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 41

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 42

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 43A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 43B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 44

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 45

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 46

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 47

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 48

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 49

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 50

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 53A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 53B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 54

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 55A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 55B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 56

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 57

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 58

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 59

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 60

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 61

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 62

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 63A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 63B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 64A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 64B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 66A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 66B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 67

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 68A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 68B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 69A-1

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 69A-2

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 69A-3

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 69B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 71

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 72A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 72B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 73

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 74A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 74B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 75

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 76A

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 76B

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 76C

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 76D

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 76E

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 82AKeppel & Sarawak

May 1 2026 - May 7 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 83A

May 1 2026 - May 7 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 83B

May 1 2026 - May 7 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 83C

May 1 2026 - May 7 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 84Amabel

May 1 2026 - May 7 2026

Residency: Resident
Open

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

Related Ontario Hunting Seasons

Moose Season OntarioDeer Season OntarioWolf Season Ontario

Black Bear Season in Other Provinces

Black Bear Season British ColumbiaBlack Bear Season AlbertaBlack Bear Season SaskatchewanBlack Bear Season QuebecBlack Bear Season New Brunswick

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