BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 21, 2021
Maine’s black bears are taking full advantage of the widespread availability of berries and mast on the landscape. That means bears are expected to head to their dens fat, healthy and prepared to survive the winter months. But what is good news for the bears can mean increased frustration for hunters. With the annual season set to begin on Saturday, Aug. 28, with Youth Bear Hunting Day and the general season scheduled Aug. 30 through Nov. 27, hunters should expect to have a more difficult time bagging a bear in 2021.