"Black Bear hunting season in the
Kawartha Lakes region."

Take caution during the black bear hunting season in

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the Kawartha Lakes region. There are many dump sites that attract black bears making them an easy target. It is illegal to hunt black bears within 400 m (437 yd.) of any waste disposal site, regardless of whether the land is Crown or private.

It is also illegal to shoot or interfere with black bears in their dens, or damage or destroy their dens.

2011 Bear Season in the Kawartha Lakes TBA

Rifles, Shotguns, Bows and Muzzle-loaders

Rifles, Shotguns, Bows and Muzzle-loaders are permitted during many of these seasons; check the conditions under which you may hunt. Those seasons located in Southern Ontario that include Sundays are subject to the Sunday gun hunting restrictions.

WMU	resident open season	* non-resident open season
74A 74B 75	TBA	TBA
60	TBA	TBA

* A Black Bear Hunting Licence Validation Certificate is required for non-residents.

Click here for licensing and more information about hunting a black bear in Ontario.