BEAR PERMIT 510-20RESPreference draw

Unit 510 black bear,archery-only season season

Season Spring Season Apr 15–Jun 15 · Archery-only Season Sep 5–Sep 14 · General Season Sep 15–Nov 29·Units: 510·2 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents·Apply by: Apr. 1

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Answer card2026 draw · Resident

In 2026, 0 of 463 residents applying drew.

Draw result · 2026

<1%

0 of 463 drew

Tags · 2026

Applicants · 2026

463

232 per tag

Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident

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Points	Applicants	Drew	Odds · 2026 results	Verdict
1You · 0 pts	463	0	<1%	Long shot

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What it is

Tags: 2 (2026)
Who can apply: Residents
Apply by: Apr. 1

Season dates, 2026

Spring Season: Apr 15–Jun 15
Archery-only Season: Sep 5–Sep 14
General Season: Sep 15–Nov 29

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

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Before you apply

Points: “Those who do not apply for a combination license may purchase one preference point for $100 over the counter from July 1 through December 31.”
Leftovers: “*First-and-only permits do not go to surplus. Your only opportunity to obtain a first-and-only permit is through the drawing.*”
Tag fee: “Antelope Disabled-Drawing $205.00 -”

Rules for 2026.

Source: FWP