Wisconsin Bear Hunting

Photo courtesy of Emery Orlikowski of Green Bay - Bear emerging from den in early spring

Recent news

• Black Bear Population Status and Distribution Map
• Crossing Paths with Bears – June 2009 Natural Resources Magazine article
• Cooperative study suggests Wisconsin’s black bear population is larger than thought
• Summary of Current Dog Depredations by Wolves

Season Information

• 2010 Season Dates
• Bear Management Zones [PDF 48KB] Bear and Deer Management Zones [PDF 129KB]
• Bear Hunting Regulations
• Bear Baiting Regulations [PDF 55KB]
• How do I get a bear hunting license?

Drawing Information

• Preference Point Status
• 2010 Class A Permit Winners
• 2010 Preference Point Status of Successful Applicants for Class A Bear Licenses
• 2010 Preference Point Status of Unsuccessful Applicants for Class A Bear Licenses [PDF 24KB]

Historical Information

• Black Bear Population Status and Distribution
• Bear Preference Point Status of Successful Applicants for Class A Bear Licenses
• Preference Point Status of Unsuccessful Applicants for Class A Bear Licenses
• Bear Harvest Statistics
• Harvest Summaries

Miscellaneous Information

• Black Bear Population Monitoring
• Youth Transfer Program Fact Sheet
• Youth Transfer Form [PDF 59KB]
• Bear Tooth Aging
• Living With Bears in Wisconsin [PDF 77KB]

Questions for Wildlife Management