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: Patience pays off in latest crappy hunt on Plum Creek Knapp: Swimbaits key fishing addition Knapp: Prespawn period can lead to big bass numbers as fishing season warms up Fishing derby a big draw Knapp: How learning to manage wind can lead to more fishing success Knapp: Tips for maintaining and rigging your boat from a seasoned — and sore — DIYer