HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting with hounds of all black bears will close in Black Bear Management Unit (BMU) 700 one-half hour after sunset today, Monday, May 22, following the harvest of the two bear quota.

In addition, the commission ordered the closure of hunting without hounds to close in BMU 700 one-half hour after sunset on Tuesday, May 23. The quota of four bears was filled.

For more information, visit FWP’s website at  fwp.mt.gov/hunt/by-spe-cies to check the current quota status, or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826.