Hunting seasons
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 permitted | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
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15 | September 28 to October 6 | September 27 to October 5 |
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
Zone where hunting is permitted | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
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1, 11 West | September 28 to October 6 | September 27 to October 5 |
4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 | October 5 to October 18 | October 4 to October 17 |
11 East | September 28 to October 13 | October 4 to October 19 |
Eastern and western parts of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29 | August 31 to September 15 | August 30 to September 14 |
Northwestern part of 19 South | August 31 to September 11 | August 30 to September 10 |
12, 26, 27 West | September 21 to October 6 | September 20 to October 5 |
Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
Zone where hunting is permitted | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
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10 | October 19 to October 23 | October 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 permitted | 2024 hunting season | 2025 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 | May 15 to June 30 |
4, 5, 6, 8, 10 | May 15 to June 30 | May 15 to June 30 |
Western part of 19 South, 29 | May 15 to June 30 | May 15 to June 30 |
Eastern part of 19 South | May 15 to June 30 | May 15 to June 30 |
Northwestern part of 19 South | May 15 to June 30 | May 15 to June 30 |
23, 24 | May 15 to June 30 | May 15 to June 30 |
26 | May 15 to June 30 | May 15 to June 30 |
27 West | May 15 to June 30 | May 15 to June 30 |
All hunting dates for black bear
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Regulatory Information
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Last update: February 21, 2024