2022-2023 hunting seasons for black bear
Hunting dates are established based on the zone where hunting is permitted, the type of weapon used, the sex of the animal and its maturity.
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
In some zones, hunting may be prohibited in some specific territories, including wildlife reserves. You must contact your outfitter to find out the rules.
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.
Bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | September 24 to October 2, 2022 | September 23 to October 1, 2023 |
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 11 West | September 24 to October 2, 2022 | September 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 | October 2 to October 14, 2022 | September 20 to October 13, 2023 |
| 11 East | October 1 to October 16, 2022 | September 30 to October 15, 2023 |
| Eastern and western parts of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29 | August 27 to September 11, 2022 | August 26 to September 10, 2023 |
| Northwestern part of 19 South | August 27 to September 7, 2022 | August 26 to September 6, 2023 |
| 12, 26 | September 17 to October 2, 2022 | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| 27 West | September 10 to September 25, 2022 | September 9 to September 24, 2023 |
Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | October 15 to October 19, 2022 | October 14 to October 18, 2023 |
Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
Note : The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24.
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 27 East, 28 | May 15 to June 30, 2022 | May 15 to June 30, 2023 |
| 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 | May 15 to June 30, 2022 | May 15 to June 30, 2023 |
| Western part of 19 South, 29 | May 15 to June 30, 2022 | May 15 to June 30, 2023 |
| Eastern part of 19 South | May 15 to June 30, 2022 | May 15 to June 30, 2023 |
| Northwestern part of 19 South | May 15 to June 30, 2022 | May 15 to June 30, 2023 |
| 23, 24 | May 15 to June 30, 2022 | May 15 to June 30, 2023 |
| 26 | May 15 to June 30, 2022 | May 15 to June 30, 2023 |
| 27 West | May 15 to June 30, 2022 | May 15 to June 30, 2023 |
All hunting dates for black bear
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Regulatory Information
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -
Free phone line: 1-844-523-6738
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Last update: February 23, 2023
