Poaching cases continue to pop up during Missouri’s fall hunting seasons. State Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners said one case involved the illegal hunting of a black bear in Ozark County in late September. “After receiving information from concerned...
Halloween is the last day of Missouri’s black bear hunting season. Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners provided the Conservation Commission with a progress report on Thursday. “Black bear season was increased by four days over the previous season, and a...
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missourians to stay alert for the state’s black bear population as winter approaches. Especially in the southern area of the state, bears have been spotted near trail areas rummaging for pre-hibernation meals. Bill...
Missouri’s black bear hunting season has arrived. The hunting can be done south of the Missouri River in three Black Bear Management Zones. A permit through a random drawing is required. Hunters must hunt in the zone specified on their permit. The season continues...
