The Province of Ontario announced the official expansion of the Spring Bear Hunt pilot project on Feb. 19, 2016. The expansion provides hunting opportunities in 88 Wildlife Management Units and includes the participation of non-resident hunters effective May 1. This is a five year expansion of the pilot project started two years ago. More information can be found at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, via the following announcement from the Ministry or the many news articles produced from a Google search on Ontario Spring Bear Hunt.