Licensed hunters can harvest a black bear in a number of areas when the extended season opens on Saturday.

The season continues on Sunday, and then Dec. 2 to 7 in wildlife management units in Carbon, Schuylkill and Monroe counties.

The season also is held in parts of Berks and Lehigh counties, and opens on Saturday, continues Sunday and then is held Dec. 2 to 14 with the exception of Dec. 8.

Hunters are allowed one bear per year.

To participate in the extended bear season, a hunter needs a general hunting license, as well as a bear license. Properly licensed hunters may also harvest deer.

Fluorescent orange requirements for the extended bear season and firearms deer season are identical.