(A) The open season for taking bear in Game Zone One is:
(1) for still gun hunts: the third Monday in October through the following Saturday inclusive; for party dog hunts: the fourth Monday in October through the following Saturday inclusive. In all other zones there is no open season for taking bear;
(2) any bear taken must be reported to the department's Clemson office within the next business day of the time of taking.
(B) It is unlawful to:
(1) hunt, take, or attempt to take a bear except during the open season;
(2) hunt, take, or attempt to take bear except as allowed by this title;
(3) to take more than one bear per person during still gun hunt season or more than three per party during party dog hunt season;
(4) take or attempt to take a bear of under one hundred pounds;
(5) take or attempt to take a sow bear with cubs;
(6) possess or transport a freshly killed bear or bear part except during the open season for hunting and taking bear;
(7) possess a captive bear except pursuant to a permit issued by the department;
(8) pursue bear with dogs; except during the open season for hunting and taking bear with dogs;
(9) hunt or take bear near bait or by the use or aid of bait.
(C) Each of the above acts is a violation of this section and is a separate offense.
(D) A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two thousand five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. Hunting and fishing privileges of a person convicted under the provisions of this section must be suspended for three years. In addition, each person convicted of a violation of this section shall pay restitution to the department of not less than one thousand five hundred dollars for each bear or bear part which is the subject of a violation of this section.
(E) Party dog hunts may not exceed twenty-five participants and must register with the department.