Hunters have until May 2 to apply for a black bear license for the 2008 fall hunt.
A total of 11,850 licenses in 11 permit areas are available. The season begins Sept. 1 and ends Oct. 12.
Licenses for the no-quota area, which is outside of the 11 permit areas, can be purchased directly at any ELS agent beginning July 1. No previous application is necessary to buy a no-quota area license.
Bear licenses cost $39 for residents and $196 for non-residents. The bag limit will remain at two bears in the no-quota area and one bear in all quota permit areas.
