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 permitted2022 hunting season2023 hunting season
15September 24 to October 2, 2022September 23 to October 1, 2023

Crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permitted2022 hunting season2023 hunting season
1, 11 WestSeptember 24 to October 2, 2022September 30 to October 8, 2023
4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10October 2 to October 14, 2022September 30 to October 13, 2023
11 EastOctober 1 to October 16, 2022September 30 to October 15, 2023
Eastern and western parts of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29August 27 to September 11, 2022August 26 to September 10, 2023
Northwestern part of 19 SouthAugust 27 to September 7, 2022August 26 to September 6, 2023
12, 26September 17 to October 2, 2022September 16 to October 1, 2023
27 WestSeptember 10 to September 25, 2022September 9 to September 24, 2023

Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permitted2022 hunting season2023 hunting season
10October 15 to October 19, 2022October 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 permitted2022 hunting season2023 hunting season
1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 27 East, 28May 15 to June 30, 2022May 15 to June 30, 2023
4, 5, 6, 8, 10

May 15 to June 30, 2022
And
November 5 to November 20, 2022

May 15 to June 30, 2023
And
November 11 to November 26, 2023

Western part of 19 South, 29

May 15 to June 30, 2022
And
September 17 to October 16, 2022

May 15 to June 30, 2023
And
September 16 to October 15, 2023

Eastern part of 19 South

May 15 to June 30, 2022
And
September 17 to October 30, 2022

May 15 to June 30, 2023
And
September 16 to October 29, 2023

Northwestern part of 19 South

May 15 to June 30, 2022
And
September 10 to October 10, 2022

May 15 to June 30, 2023
And
September 9 to October 9, 2023

23, 24

May 15 to June 30, 2022
And
August 1 to October 15, 2022

May 15 to June 30, 2023
And
August 1 to October 15, 2023

26

May 15 to June 30, 2022
And
October 8 to October 23, 2022

May 15 to June 30, 2023
And
October 7 to October 22, 2023

27 West

May 15 to June 30, 2022
And
October 1 to October 16, 2022

May 15 to June 30, 2023
And
September 30 to October 15, 2023

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Last update: April 28, 2023

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