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 Closed WMUs
103 Total WMUs

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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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Closed Seasons (103)

WMU 1A

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 1C

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 1D

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 2

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 3

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 4

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 5

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 6

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 7ABows & ML

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 7B

May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed

Residency: Resident
Closed

+ 93 more closed WMUs

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
May 1 2025 - June 15 2025 Season Closed1A1C1D234567A7B89A9B1011A11B12A12B131415A15B16A16B16C1718A18B1921A21B22232425262728293031323334353637383940414243A43B4445464748495053A53B5455A55B5657585960616263A63B64A64B66A66B6768A68B69A-169A-269A-369B7172A72B7374A74B7576A76B76C76D76EClosed
May 1 2025 - May 7 2025 Season Closed82A83A83B83C84Closed

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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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