A total of 16 Louisiana black bears, consisting of 10 males and six females, were harvested during the second bear hunting season that ran from Dec. 6-21, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. The first bear hunt in Louisiana in more than 35 years was conducted in December of 2024 with 10 harvested.Eight bears were harvested in Bear Area 4, including ...