Bear

License and Permit needed:

  • Annual Hunting License (Hunting/Sportsman's/Disability/Senior)
  • Bear Chase Permit

BEAR ZONES

Zone 1: McCreary, Bell, Harlan and Letcher County

Zone 2: Clinton, Jackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Whitley, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Lawrence, Leslie, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Adair, Bath, Boyd, Carter, Casey, Clark, Cumberland, Elliot, Estill, Fleming, Garrard, Greenup, Lee, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Powell, Rowan, Wolfe and Wayne County


For more information, click exemptions and requirements or check our current Hunting Guide. Buy or renew your license here.


Archery & Crossbow



2025 License Year

Season Dates: Oct 25 2025 - Oct 27 2025
Location: Bear Zone 1

Season Dates: Oct 25 2025 - Oct 29 2025
Location: Bear Zone 2


Chase-Only



2025 License Year

Season Dates: Jun 01 2025 - Aug 31 2025
Location: Bear Zone 1 and Bear Zone 2

Season Dates: Sep 09 2025 - Sep 30 2025
Location: Bear Zone 1 and Bear Zone 2


Firearm



2025 License Year

Season Dates: Dec 13 2025 - Dec 15 2025
Location: Bear Zone 1

Season Dates: Dec 13 2025 - Dec 17 2025
Location: Bear Zone 2


Hunt with Dogs



2025 License Year

Season Dates: Oct 20 2025 - Oct 24 2025
Location: Bear Zone 1

Season Dates: Oct 20 2025 - Oct 24 2025
Location: Bear Zone 2

Season Dates: Oct 30 2025 - Nov 07 2024
Location: Bear Zone 2