A good hiking tip! My understanding is that that depending on conditions bears will not necessarily continuously hibernate and that they may emergeA good hiking tip! My understanding is that that depending on conditions bears will not necessarily continuously hibernate and that they may emerge from time to time. Usually on a good day, like when I plan to go on a hike! In British Columbia, December to March is the hibernation time but in other more northern areas I believe the hibernation period is longer. More ...