Apply for a bear hunting permit

February 2 is the first day to apply for a bear permit.

Utah's spring black bear hunt will start in less than three months. The opportunity to apply for a black bear hunting permit is even closer.

Apply starting Feb. 2

Starting Feb. 2, you can apply for a permit to hunt bears during Utah's spring or fall seasons. Applications will be accepted at www.wildlife.utah.gov.

To be included in the draw for permits, your application must be received through the Web site no later than 11 p.m. on Feb. 25.

Results of the 2009 Utah Black Bear Draw will be available by March 12.

Applying for a bonus point

If you're not going to hunt bears in 2009, you can still apply for a bonus point. Bonus points increase the chance that you'll draw a bear permit in the future.

Applications for bonus points will also be accepted on the DWR Web site from Feb. 2 until 11 p.m. on Feb. 25.

For more information, call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR's Salt Lake City office at (801) 538-4700.