Other DFG Programs

• Wildlife Investigations Laboratory
• California Endangered Species Act (CESA)
• Environmental Review & Species Take Permits
• Nongame Wildlife Program
• Biogeographic Information & Observation System (BIOS)

Bear Management Program

• Black Bear Biology
• Draft Environmental Document
• Management and Harvest
• Black Bear Habitat in California
• Population Information
• Black Bear Depredation Policy in California
• Black Bear Management Plan (PDF)
• Private Lands Management
• Public Safety

Bear Harvest Numbers

Season harvest numbers as of December 31, 2011.

Pursuant to Section 365(e), Title 14, California Code of Regulations, the general bear hunting season will close on December 25, 2011, or when the DFG receives report of 1,700 bears taken, whichever occurs first.

For daily updates on reported bear harvest, call toll-free (888) 277-6398.

Reports from previous seasons are provided below:

• 2010 Annual Bear Take Report (PDF)
• 2009 Annual Bear Take Report (PDF)
• 2008 Annual Bear Take Report (PDF)
• 2007 Annual Bear Take Report (PDF)
• 2006 Annual Bear Take Report (PDF)
• 2005 Annual Bear Take Report (PDF)