Black bear hunting — Zone 12
8 outfitters offer black bear hunting in zone 12, Quebec. These include boat-access sites.
2026 season
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2026 | |
| May 15 – Jun 30, 2026 |
In force until 2028-03-31 · Source: quebec.ca · 2026-2027 changes. Always confirm the rules before you go.
2025 harvest
- 194Black bearHarvest density18 bears / 1000 km²Rank: #5 of 24 zones
Source: MFFP — Hunting harvest statistics by zone (quebec.ca, including reserves) · retrieved 2026-06-20.
Black bear outfitters
Pourvoirie Pavillon la Vérendrye
5.0(6)Outaouais · Lac-Nilgaut
Black bearfrom $1,000 per person
Domaine du Lac Bryson
4.7(120)Outaouais · Lac-Nilgaut
Black bearfrom $1,599 per person
Pourvoirie du Lac Doolittle
3.8(4)Montréal
Black bearfrom $1,600 per person
Pourvoirie du Lac Forant
4.8(17)Outaouais · Lac-Nilgaut
Black bearfrom $1,800 per person
Pavillon Bark Lake Lodge
4.4(46)Outaouais · Lac-Pythonga
Black bearfrom $1,850 per person
Pourvoirie Dorion
No reviews yetOutaouais · Lac-Nilgaut
Black bearfrom $2,000 per person
Club Lac Brûlé
4.7(38)Outaouais · Lac-Nilgaut
Black bearfrom $2,400 per person
Territoire de l'Orignal
5.0(1)Outaouais · Lac-Nilgaut
Black bearon request
Frequently asked questions
When does black bear hunting open in zone 12 in 2026?
2026 season in zone 12: september 19 to October 4, 2026 (crossbow and bow); may 15 to June 30, 2026 (firearms, crossbow and bow). Always confirm the dates on quebec.ca before you go.
How many bears are harvested in zone 12?
In the 2025 season, 194 bears were harvested in zone 12 — #5 of 24 zones for harvest density. Source: MFFP.
How many outfitters offer black bear hunting in zone 12?
8 outfitters offer black bear hunting in zone 12. 1 of them takes online bookings. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.