black bear management area · Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division
BBMA 205 South Coast
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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About BBMA 205 South Coast
BBMA 205 South Coast is a black bear management area in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, set by Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division. It covers about 20,712 km² (7,997 mi²). The town of St. Alban's is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 205
- Area
- 20,712 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,997 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 331 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Policy, Planning and Natural Areas Division | 278 | 1% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 28 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 16 | under 1% |
| Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Parks Division | 8.9 | under 1% |
| Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Wildlife Division | 0.3 | 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: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 12, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | May 1, 2027 to Jul 15, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- MMA 11 Dashwoods (moose management area)
- MMA 18 Granite Lake (moose management area)
- MMA 19 Grey River West (moose management area)
- MMA 20 Round Pond (moose management area)
- MMA 25 Bay D'Espoir (moose management area)
- MMA 37 Grey River East (moose management area)
- CMA 61 La Poile (caribou management area)
- CMA 62 Buchans Plateau (caribou management area)
- CMA 63 Grey River (caribou management area)
- CMA 64 Middle Ridge (caribou management area)
- CMA 67 Pot Hill (caribou management area)
- Inland Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds) (migratory bird hunting zone)
What HuntGrid shows for BBMA 205 South Coast
- 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 BBMA 205 South Coast (black bear management area)?
About 20,712 km² (7,997 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in BBMA 205 South Coast?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 331 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Policy, Planning and Natural Areas Division. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for BBMA 205 South Coast?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to BBMA 205 South Coast?
In the same unit system: BBMA 202 Western, BBMA 203 North East Coast, BBMA 204 Interior and BBMA 206 Eastern.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Newfoundland and Labrador. Licence: Open Government Licence – Newfoundland and Labrador. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division. The official regulations and maps have the final word.