A coalition of animal rights and environmental organizations in Oregon is mounting opposition to spring bear hunting in the Beaver State—and the groups say they want to see the two month-long hunting ...

The following is a news release and photo from Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game. IDAHO FALLS – Hunters looking to apply for 2026 spring’s controlled hunts for black bear can apply from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15.

Applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 The drawing for 2026 black bear harvest authorizations will occur in February. Turkey ...

Nearly 2,000 bears were taken in Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas during the 2025 hunting season. But the real story wasn’t just the sheer number of successful hunters - it was the size of the ...

Hunting seasons for black bear and wild turkey have opened in Northwest Montana. The last day for black bears is June 15. Some of the top bear-producing Management Units in the state are 100, 101, 103 ...