Updated bear hunting regulations for the 2025 season (PDF) now are available.
Lottery application deadline | May 2 |
Winner notification | By June 1 |
Licenses on sale | June 1 |
License purchase deadline | Aug. 1 |
Licenses offered | |
Unsold licenses offered | Aug. 6 |
Baiting begins | Aug. 15 |
Hunting | Sept. 1 - Oct. 12 |
Area 451 eliminated
Bear permit area 451 now is part of the No-Quota Area. BPAs 12 and 46 were modified. Review all border changes on the maps before applying.
