Massachusetts black bear season 2026 Open
Black bear season in Massachusetts is open now, closes Dec 12, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 7, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | Open open, closes in 28 days |
Black bear hunting in Massachusetts runs from Sep 7, 2026 (General season) to Dec 12, 2026 (General season) in the 2026 season, and is open now, closes Dec 12, 2026.
Source: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, MassWildlife 2026 season summary (page). Read today.