Black Bear season in Montana runs Sep 2 – Sep 14 across 37 Districts.
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone BMU 100 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 100 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 101 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 101 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 103 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 103 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 104 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 104 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 110 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 110 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 120 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 120 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 121 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 121 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 122 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 122 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 123 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 123 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 130 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 130 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 140 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 140 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 141 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 141 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 150 | General | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
+ 41 more
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone BMU 100 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 101 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 103 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 104 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 110 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 120 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 121 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 122 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 123 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 130 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 140 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 141 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 150 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 170 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 200 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 216 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 240 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 280 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 290 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 300 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 301 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 309 | Archery | Sep 2 — Nov 26 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 316 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 317 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 319 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
+ 8 more
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone BMU 200 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 216 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 240 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 300 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 301 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 316 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 319 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 411 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 420 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 440 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 450 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 510 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 580 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 600 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 700 | Hound Hunting | Apr 15 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone BMU 200 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 216 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 240 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 300 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 301 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 316 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 319 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 400 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 510 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 580 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 600 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone BMU 700 | Hound Training | May 26 — Jun 15 | — | — | — |
Black Bear season in Montana currently runs Sep 2 to Sep 14, across 126 season rows and 37 Districts, split by weapon (General, Archery, Hound Hunting, Hound Training).
The best Districts for black bear in Montana depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per District above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View District boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Montana seasons, public land, and license.