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Colorado is one of the most compelling destinations for black bear hunting in the American West, combining vast public land, a robust bear population, and a flexible licensing system that gives both resident and non-resident hunters realistic shot at filling a tag.
California is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the contiguous United States, and for hunters willing to do the work, it delivers a genuinely rewarding big-game experience.
Tennessee’s black bear population has made a remarkable comeback over the past several decades, and the state now offers some of the most rewarding bear hunting opportunities in the eastern United States.
Pennsylvania is one of the best states in the eastern United States for black bear hunting, and for good reason.
If you’re planning a hunt in Alabama and wondering whether bears are on the table, the answer matters a great deal — both legally and ethically.
Florida’s black bear hunting season has returned after a decade-long pause, and the regulations that govern it are more structured than ever before.
Arizona is one of the most underrated states in the West for black bear hunting.
Oklahoma may not be the first state that comes to mind for bear hunting, but the Sooner State offers a legitimate and growing black bear season that draws hunters from across the region every fall.
New Mexico is one of the most underrated bear hunting destinations in the American West — and that reputation gap works in your favor.
Utah is one of the most rewarding states in the West for black bear hunters, offering a mix of rugged mountain terrain, canyon country, and an expanding network of hunting units that give you real opportunities each season.
Wyoming is one of the most coveted destinations in the American West for black bear hunters, offering vast mountain terrain, healthy bear populations, and both spring and fall seasons that give you multiple windows to tag out each year.
Idaho is one of the most bear-rich states in the Lower 48, offering two distinct seasons, over-the-counter tags in most units, and millions of acres of public land to roam.
Oregon is one of the most productive states in the West for black bear hunting, offering both a fall general season with over-the-counter tags and a spring controlled hunt that rewards patient, prepared hunters.
South Carolina is one of the few states in the Southeast where you can legally pursue black bears, and the opportunity is more structured — and more regulated — than many hunters expect.
Georgia offers some of the most accessible black bear hunting in the Southeast, with a well-managed population spread across mountain forests in the north, agricultural corridors in the center, and vast coastal swamps in the south.
New Hampshire is one of the most bear-rich states in the Northeast, and its black bear population has expanded dramatically over the past few decades.
Alaska is home to one of the densest bear populations on Earth, and every spring, thousands of bears emerge from their dens hungry, disoriented, and ready to reclaim the landscape.
Every spring, something stirs beneath the ponderosa pines and chaparral slopes of Arizona.
Black bears in Alabama are more active — and more widespread — than most people realize.
Every spring in Georgia, something stirs in the mountains and swamps long before most people think to look.
