2026-2027 Season

Black Bear Season in Saskatchewan

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.

52 Closed WMUs52 Total WMUs

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Black Bear season dates in Saskatchewan differ across 85 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 Saskatchewan.

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

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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 (52)

WMU 17Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 30Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 32Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 33Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 34Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 35Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 36Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 37Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 38Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 39Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

+ 42 more closed WMUs

Black Bear dates by WMZ

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

Season datesWMZsStatus
Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026
50 WMZs1730323334353637+42 more
Closed
Apr 15 2026 - May 31 2026
2 WMZsGLPPPWMZ
Closed
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Black Bear dates differ by WMZ — check yours

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

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