R657-33-31. Harvest Objective Unit Closures

(1) Before hunting in a harvest objective unit, a hunter must visit the division's website to verify that the bear hunting unit is still open. The website will be updated each day by 12 noon. Updates become effective the following day 30 minutes before official sunrise. (2) Harvest objective units are open to hunting until: (a) the bear harvest objective for that harvest objective unit is met and the division closes the area; or (b) the end of the hunting season as provided in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking bear. (3) Upon closure of a harvest objective unit, a hunter may not take or pursue bear except as provided in Section R657-33-26.