Season
Bear · Zones A, B and D
WI 2026-27 · Zones A, B and D
Sep 16 – Oct 6, 2026
DNR's entry
Zone: Zones A, B and D
Dates: Sept. 16-Oct. 6 With aid of dogs With aid of bait With all other legal methods
Legal methods
With aid of dogsWith aid of baitWith all other legal methods
Bag limit
1 per permit · adult
Special rules during this season
Zone
Zones A, B and D
Shooting hours over the season
DNR's shooting hours for Zone A. Other zones add their minutes (DNR's Map of Zones for Shooting Hours): Zone B +4 min, Zone C +8 min, Zone D +12 min, Zone E +16 min, Zone F +20 min.
| Date | Northern Area | Southern Area |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16 | 6:00 AM – 7:19 PM | 6:02 AM – 7:19 PM |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 6:05 AM – 7:11 PM | 6:06 AM – 7:12 PM |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 6:14 AM – 6:58 PM | 6:14 AM – 6:59 PM |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6:22 AM – 6:44 PM | 6:22 AM – 6:46 PM |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 6:25 AM – 6:41 PM | 6:25 AM – 6:43 PM |