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Montana Black bear hunting terrain is generally rugged. Some of the best bear hunting in the state is in the northwestern part which is extremely mountainous. There are areas where a hunter can see several bears out of his truck but getting to them for a killing shot is a different matter. Monatana has a spring bear season that runs roughly from April into May. The regular bear season begins in September and runs into November. Refer to the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks for current season listings.
Montana black bear hunters need to be in at least moderate physical shape. The hunting styles vary greatly. It only stands to reason that a hunter setting on stand over bait is not going to be challenged as much physically as the hunter using spot and stalk tactics or using hounds. An adult bear occupies a range of around 25 miles and has been known to extend their territories up to 50 miles so Montana black bear hunters should be prepared to put down some steps. There is a premium on good quality footwear due to the excessive hiking over uneven terrain. A pair of boots will be put to the test on a black bear hunt. Clothing should be layers that a hunter can take off and put back on as the weather dictates.
Resident licenses and non resident licenses for Montana black bear are through the draw process. Prospective hunters should refer to the Montana hunting regulations for specific info. Youth hunters age 12 to 17 may hunt most Montana big game. All hunters born after January 1,1985 must have completed a approved Hunter Education course. As a reminder, the state of Montana requires all firearms hunters to wear at least 400 inches of hunter orange above the waist.