bear area · Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Bear Area 5 (ORB/Union)
Louisiana, United States
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About Bear Area 5 (ORB/Union)
Bear Area 5 (ORB/Union) is a bear area in Louisiana, United States, set by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It covers about 8,260 km² (3,189 mi²). Towns inside it include Monroe, West Monroe, Bastrop, Richwood, Farmerville and Sterlington.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 5
- Area
- 8,260 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,189 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 711 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 327 | 4% |
| UPPER OUACHITA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 221 | 3% |
| Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge | 221 | 3% |
| D 'ARBONNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 71 | under 1% |
| D 'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge | 71 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 53 | under 1% |
| BLACK BAYOU LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 15 | under 1% |
| Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 15 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 31 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Bear Area 5 (ORB/Union)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bear Area 5 (ORB/Union)?
About 8,260 km² (3,189 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear Area 5 (ORB/Union)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 711 km² of public or protected land, 9% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bear Area 5 (ORB/Union)?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bear Area 5 (ORB/Union)?
In the same unit system: Bear Area 3 (Repat), Bear Area 4 (TRB/Tensas) and Bear Area 6 (WGCP).
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Sources
Unit boundary: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The official regulations and maps have the final word.