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Piedmont Bear Management Unit (northwestern counties)
North Carolina, United States
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About Piedmont Bear Management Unit (northwestern counties)
Piedmont Bear Management Unit (northwestern counties) is a bear season area in North Carolina, United States, set by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It covers about 8,854 km² (3,418 mi²). Towns inside it include Winston-Salem, Gastonia, Mooresville, Hickory, Statesville and Kernersville.
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
- Piedmont Northwest
- Area
- 8,854 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,418 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 188 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 | 181 | 2% |
| Multiple owners | 6.4 | under 1% |
| NC Department of Ag, Plant Conservation Program | 2.9 | under 1% |
| City of Statesville | 0.5 | under 1% |
| City of Gastonia | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy | 0.4 | under 1% |
| TOWN OF MOORESVILLE | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.5 | 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 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Piedmont Bear Management Unit (northwestern counties)
- 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 Piedmont Bear Management Unit (northwestern counties) (bear season area)?
About 8,854 km² (3,418 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Piedmont Bear Management Unit (northwestern counties)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 188 km² of public or protected land, 2% 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 Piedmont Bear Management Unit (northwestern counties)?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Piedmont Bear Management Unit (northwestern counties)?
In the same unit system: Mountain Bear Management Unit and Piedmont Bear Management Unit (central counties).
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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.