Wisconsin black bear season 2026 Closed
Black bear season in Wisconsin is closed, last season ended Oct 13, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Wisconsin DNR. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season segment 2 | Zones A, B, D: where dogs are permitted | Sep 16, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 3 | Zones A, B, D: where dogs are permitted | Oct 7, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season | Zones C, E, F: where dogs are not permitted | Sep 9, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026 | Closed closed |
Black bear hunting in Wisconsin runs from Sep 9, 2026 (General season) to Oct 13, 2026 (General season) in the 2026 season, and is closed, last season ended Oct 13, 2026.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Zones A, B, D: where dogs are permitted and Zones C, E, F: where dogs are not permitted); check the zone column before you plan.
Some seasons run in two or more segments; each segment is its own row.
Source: Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin DNR 2026 season dates (page). Read yesterday.