2026-2027 hunting seasons for black bear
Hunting dates are established based on the zone where hunting is permitted and the type of weapon used.
Changes to the authorized periods and segments may be made at any time as required. It is your responsibility to abide by the terms and conditions in effect before you practice your activity.
Specifications on the hunting zones
Hunting may be prohibited in certain territories within a given zone. If it is permitted, the conditions may differ from those of the hunting zone in which those territories are located. You will need to communicate with the person or group responsible for the territories in question to find out the rules.
In the Macpès territory (zone 2), black bear hunting with a crossbow or bow is permitted, but hunting with a firearm is prohibited.
An organization managing a ZEC may, in a hunting area, prohibit the hunting of black bear during a part of the season or during the entire season in the zone where the ZEC is located.
To find out what to do before, during and after hunting black bear, refer to the rules for this species.
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
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| 1, 11 West, 15 | September 26 to October 4, 2026 | September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 | October 3 to October 16, 2026 | October 2 to October 15, 2027 |
| 11 East | September 26 to October 12, 2026 | September 25 to October 11, 2027 |
| Eastern and western parts of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29 | September 5 to September 13, 2026 | September 4 to September 12, 2027 |
| Northwestern part of 19 South | August 29 to September 6, 2026 | August 28 to September 5, 2027 |
| 12, 26, 27 West | September 19 to October 4, 2026 | September 18 to October 3, 2027 |
Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | October 17 to October 21, 2026 | October 16 to October 20, 2027 |
Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24.
Bear hunting with a firearm is prohibited in the townships of Macpès and Duquesne (zone 2).
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
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| 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 27 East, 28 | May 15 to June 30, 2026 | May 15 to June 30, 2027 |
| 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 | May 15 to June 30, 2026 And November 7 to November 22, 2026 | May 15 to June 30, 2027 And November 6 to November 21, 2027 |
| West part of 19 South (except the northwest part), 29 | From May 15 to June 30, 2026 From September 19 to October 18, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From September 18 to October 17, 2027 |
| East part of 19 South | From May 15 to June 30, 2026 From September 19 to November 1, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From September 18 to October 31, 2027 |
| Northwest part of 19 South | From May 15 to June 30, 2026 From September 12 to October 12, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From September 11 to October 11, 2027 |
| 23, 24 | From May 15 to June 30 From August 1 to October 15, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From August 1 to October 15, 2027 |
| 26, 27 West | From May 15 to June 30 From October 10 to October 25, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From October 9 to October 24, 2027 |
All hunting dates for black bear
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Regulatory information: 1-877-346-6763
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Last update: April 24, 2026