Bear season 2026: when each state opens

Bear season dates for 2026, each taken from the state wildlife agency's own season page or regulations (checked November 6, 2026). Bear seasons are split by zone, unit and method (archery, firearms, hounds, bait), so each state page lists every season with the units it covers. Pick a state for its dates and free public land maps, which Cartahaven shows your GPS position on with no signal.

Licenses, units and bag limits differ. Always read your state's regulations.