Is American black bear season open in Newfoundland and Labrador right now?
As of October 29, 2026, a American black bear season is running in 7 of the 7 Newfoundland and Labrador Black Bear Management Areas North Ground evaluates, under the rules it has certified from the official regulations. By unit: in season in 7. A running season is not a licence: licensing, legal hunting hours and local restrictions still apply.
When does American black bear season close in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The American black bear seasons running on October 29, 2026 close on Nov 30, 2026 in every unit where one is running. Later seasons, where certified, are listed by unit on this page.
When does the next American black bear season open in Newfoundland and Labrador?
After October 29, 2026, the next certified American black bear season opens Apr 1, 2027 and runs to Jul 13, 2027 in Labrador.
How are American black bear seasons set in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands sets them by Black Bear Management Area. North Ground evaluates 7 of them. This page lists what the certified rules state for each of them.
Where do these American black bear season dates come from?
From Black Bear Hunting and Trapping Order, Newfoundland and Labrador, NLR 22/23, Newfoundland and Labrador Hunting and Trapping Guide 2026-27, Open Seasons Hunting and Trapping Order, 2026-2027, NLR 43/26 and Wild Life Regulations, CNLR 1156/96, last verified by North Ground on Sep 30, 2026. The authority's own regulations are the law; confirm with them before you hunt.
