2026-2027 Season

Black Bear Season in 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.

206 Closed WMUs206 Total WMUs

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Controlled deer hunt draw: Wed, Jul 1, 2026 – Fri, Jul 31, 2026. Closed.

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Black Bear season dates in Ontario differ across 151 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 Ontario.

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

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Where you can hunt in Ontario: Crown land map

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

Near Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Kenora

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Closed Seasons (206)

WMU 1AResident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 1ANon-Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Closed
WMU 1CResident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 1CNon-Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Closed
WMU 1DResident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 1DNon-Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Closed
WMU 2Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 2Non-Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Closed
WMU 3Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 3Non-Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Closed

+ 196 more closed WMUs

Black Bear dates by WMU

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

Season datesWMUsStatus
May 1 2026 - June 15 2026
98 WMUs1A1C1D23456+90 more
Closed
May 1 2026 - May 7 2026
5 WMUs82A83A83B83C84
Closed
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Black Bear dates differ by WMU — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Black Bear season for the WMU you hunt in Ontario, 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 Ontario's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.

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