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Information about hunting and pursuing black bears in Utah
Black Bear Guidebook
The Utah Black Bear Guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern black bear hunting in Utah. The guidebook is designed to be a quick, convenient reference document for hunting regulations. You can use the references in the guidebook to search for the detailed statute or administrative rule that underpins the guidebook summary.
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— Important changes and corrections made after the guidebook was printed.
Corrections
Page 18: The Hunter Mentoring Program no longer requires participating youth to be Utah residents. The word "resident" has been deleted from the information box. The online edition of this guidebook has been updated with this correction.
Maps
Black bear drawing results
Black bear harvest information
Black bear management plan
Black bear hunter orientation
- Take the online Utah Bear Orientation Course
Other black bear information
- Trail camera regulations
- Safety in black bear country
- Black Bears of Utah's East Tavaputs Plateau (Bookcliffs area) — PDF
