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Bear Harvest Numbers

As of December 16th, 2009, the Bear Harvest has reached 1700 and the season is officially closed!

Pursuant to Section 365(e), Title 14, California Code of Regulations, the Bear season closes when 1,700 tags are received from successful hunters or on December 27th, 2009, whichever is sooner.

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

Reports from previous seasons are provided below:

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