Montana FWP: Spring bear hunting season open April 15

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 6 For Immediate Release

Montana's spring black bear hunting season opens April 15 and it's important for hunters to refresh themselves on tips for identifying the difference between black bears and grizzly bears.

All black bear hunters are reminded that they must successfully complete Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' bear identification test before purchasing a black bear license.

Take the bear identification test online at fwp.mt.gov; click the Education tab, then click "Bear Identification Program." Complete the training and test, and then present the pr...