Montana black bear season 2026-27 Open
Black bear season in Montana is open now, closes Nov 29, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | Open open, closes in 15 days |
Black bear hunting in Montana runs from Sep 15, 2026 (Fall) to Nov 29, 2026 (Fall) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Nov 29, 2026.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, FWP 2026 Hunting Seasons (page). Read today.