2024-2025 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

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.

2024-2025 hunting seasons for black bear

Bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permitted2024 hunting season2025 hunting season
15September 28 to October 6September 27 to October 5

Crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permitted2024 hunting season2025 hunting season
1, 11 WestSeptember 28 to October 6September 27 to October 5
4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10October 5 to October 18October 4 to October 17
11 EastSeptember 28 to October 13October 4 to October 19
Eastern and western parts of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29August 31 to September 15August 30 to September 14
Northwestern part of 19 SouthAugust 31 to September 11August 30 to September 10
12, 26, 27 WestSeptember 21 to October 6September 20 to October 5

Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permitted2024 hunting season2025 hunting season
10October 19 to October 23October 18 to October 22

Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Note : 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 permitted2024 hunting season2025 hunting season
1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 27 East, 28May 15 to June 30May 15 to June 30
4, 5, 6, 8, 10

May 15 to June 30
And
November 9 to November 24

May 15 to June 30
And
November 8 to November 23

Western part of 19 South, 29

May 15 to June 30
And
September 21 to October 20

May 15 to June 30
And
September 20 to October 19

Eastern part of 19 South

May 15 to June 30
And
September 21 to November 3

May 15 to June 30
And
September 20 to November 2

Northwestern part of 19 South

May 15 to June 30
And
September 14 to October 14

May 15 to June 30
And
September 13 to October 13

23, 24

May 15 to June 30
And
August 1 to October 15

May 15 to June 30
And
August 1 to October 15

26

May 15 to June 30
And
October 12 to October 27

May 15 to June 30
And
October 11 to October 26

27 West

May 15 to June 30
And
October 12 to October 27

May 15 to June 30
And
October 11 to October 19

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Last update: February 21, 2024

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