Bear

License and Permit needed:

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

Location: Bear Zone 1
Season Dates:
either sex

Location: Bear Zone 2
Season Dates:
either sex


Chase-Only

Location: Bear Zones
Season Dates:
either sex

Location: Bear Zones
Season Dates:
either sex


Firearm

Location: Bear Zone 1
Season Dates:
either sex

Location: Bear Zone 2
Season Dates:
either sex


Hunt with Dogs

Location: Bear Zone 1
Season Dates:
either sex

Location: Bear Zone 2
Season Dates:
either sex

Location: Bear Zone 2
Season Dates:
either sex