Rifle Bear Season Is Here

The statewide rifle bear season comes in this Saturday, Nov. 21, and will run through Nov. 24. This is the first time bear season will include a Sunday of hunting – Nov. 22. Archers already enjoyed a lengthy bear-hunting season in late October and early November, and various extended bear seasons will be in effect during deer season. Locally, in Wildlife Management Areas 4A and 4D, the extended bear season will run from Nov. 30 through Dec. 5. This extended season does not include the first two days of rifle deer season. Including the archery, muzzleloader, and extended seasons, PGC officials...