Bear Hunting Pisgah Bear Management Areas

freshtracks27

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Hi All,

I'm fairly new to WNC hunting/fishing and have been using this forum for the past year or so to build knowledge, appreciate all the answers and insight everyone has submitted. I'm having real trouble trying to understand how the "Bear Management Areas" work in terms of bear hunting (appears they were previously Bear Sanctuary areas??). I'm seeing in the regs book that specific to Pisgah NF, bear hunting on Daniel Boone and Mt. Mitchell Designated Bear Management Areas is by permit only. What about the "Pisgah Bear Management area"? I see no permits at all listed on the gooutdoorsnc website (maybe just time of year) and would really appreciate any insight on if it is possible to bear hunt this management area and how to apply if needed. Archery or rifle, no dogs. Thank you all in advance.
 

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freshtracks27 said:
Hi All,

I'm fairly new to WNC hunting/fishing and have been using this forum for the past year or so to build knowledge, appreciate all the answers and insight everyone has submitted. I'm having real trouble trying to understand how the "Bear Management Areas" work in terms of bear hunting (appears they were previously Bear Sanctuary areas??). I'm seeing in the regs book that specific to Pisgah NF, bear hunting on Daniel Boone and Mt. Mitchell Designated Bear Management Areas is by permit only. What about the "Pisgah Bear Management area"? I see no permits at all listed on the gooutdoorsnc website (maybe just time of year) and would really appreciate any insight on if it is possible to bear hunt this management area and how to apply if needed. Archery or rifle, no dogs. Thank you all in advance.
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No permits on the Pisgah area in Buncombe and Henderson.

The greenies went nuts about it.

Maybe next year. I know where some nice ones are.
 
appmtnhntr said:
No permits on the Pisgah area in Buncombe and Henderson.

The greenies went nuts about it.

Maybe next year. I know where some nice ones are.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Does next year mean there is still a chance for permits in fall of 2025 or have they already stated none for the upcoming season?
 
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