bear season area · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3
North Carolina, United States
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About Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3
Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3 is a bear season area in North Carolina, United States, set by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It covers about 10,267 km² (3,964 mi²). Towns inside it include New Bern, Havelock, Washington, Williamston, Ahoskie and Trent Woods.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- Coastal 3
- Area
- 10,267 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,964 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,275 km² of public or protected land inside it, 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 680 | 7% |
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 440 | 4% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 104 | 1% |
| ROANOKE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 86 | under 1% |
| Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge | 86 | under 1% |
| Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | 73 | under 1% |
| POCOSIN LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 73 | under 1% |
| NC Wildlife Resources Commission | 14 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.4 | 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 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 1
- Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 2
- Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 4
- Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 5
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3
- 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 Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3 (bear season area)?
About 10,267 km² (3,964 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,275 km² of public or protected land, 12% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3?
In the same unit system: Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 1, Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 2, Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 4 and Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 5.
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Sources
Unit boundary: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Areas defined in 15A NCAC 10B .0202 and the 2026-27 bear season table; county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.