Bear season near October 07, 2021 Last Updated: October 07, 2021 10:22 AM Outdoor The Pennsylvania bear season kicks off Oct. 16 throughout the state. The 2020 Pa. bear harvest of 3,621 ranks sixth all-time. The state record of 4,653 bears harvested occurred in 2019. Continue Reading with One of the Options Below Already a subscriber? Sign in Here Become a Butler Eagle Subscriber Today Subscribe to read the full article and support our local, independent news organization. Subscribe Here You can cancel any time. Share this article: Order Photo Reprints: More in Outdoor Knapp: When tradition gives way to new experiences, joys when fishing How does Pennsylvania stock its waters with trout? Knapp: What’s on the menu? Why looking at fish diets can help when going for your next catch Hunters flock to State Game Land in Clay Township following late-season release of pheasants Knapp: Why do certain fish — carp, catfish and drum — not attract our fancy the same as others? Knapp: Riding a ‘flash bite’ can provide a welcomed surge of fish to end a long day