When does Black Bear season start in Saskatchewan?

Black Bear season dates in Saskatchewan vary by Wildlife Management Unit. Use our tool to check specific dates for your hunting area.

Is Black Bear season open in Saskatchewan right now?

Black Bear season is currently closed in Saskatchewan. Check back closer to the hunting season for updated dates.

How many WMUs have Black Bear hunting in Saskatchewan?

There are 52 WMUs with Black Bear hunting opportunities in Saskatchewan.

2026-2027 Season

Black Bear Season
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 WMUs

52 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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Closed Seasons (52)

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

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 30Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 32Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 33Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 34Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 35Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 36Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 37Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 38Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

WMU 39Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

+ 42 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 dates	WMUs	Status
Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025	17 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42E 42W 43 44 45E 45W 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68N 68S 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 FALC	Closed
Apr 15 2025 - May 31 2025	GLPP PWMZ	Closed

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Black Bear Hunting Tips

Spring bears are often found in south-facing slopes

Fall bears focus on berry patches and oak ridges

Check provincial regulations regarding baiting

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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