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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.
Virginia is home to one of the most robust black bear populations on the East Coast, and each spring, these powerful animals begin stirring from their winter dens and moving back across the landscape.
Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest black bear populations on the East Coast, and for much of the year, these powerful animals are surprisingly close to where people live, hike, and camp.
Black bears emerging in Rhode Island may come as a surprise — after all, the Ocean State is one of the smallest in the country.
Washington state is home to thousands of bears, and every spring, they wake from their winter dens hungry, alert, and ready to roam.
South Carolina may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bear country, but these powerful animals are more present across the Palmetto State than many residents realize.
Ohio may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bear country, but black bears are quietly making a comeback across the Buckeye State — and spring is when things really start to move.
Oklahoma is home to a growing black bear population, and every spring, these powerful animals begin stirring from their winter dens.
Vermont’s black bears are waking up earlier than ever — and in 2026, wildlife officials are already receiving reports of active bears across the state as of mid-March.
Texas is one of the few states where bear hibernation looks nothing like the textbook version — and that distinction matters if you spend time outdoors in the Lone Star State.
North Carolina is home to one of the most robust black bear populations in the entire country, and knowing when these animals emerge from their winter dens can make a real difference — whether you live near bear country, hike its trails, or simply want to understand the wildlife around you.
Every spring in Utah, something stirs in the mountains — and it’s not just the wildflowers.
