400 Missouri residents hunt bears Oct 21, 2022-Oct 30, 2024, or until 40-bear quota reached.

Starting October 21, 2022, 400 residents of Missouri will participate in a bear hunting season to manage the state's bear population, which will last until October 30, 2024, or until a quota of 40 bears is reached. The Missouri Department of Conservation has set specific quotas for three management zones. Hunters must have a hunter education certificate or be age-exempt, follow regulations prohibiting bait and dogs, and check daily with the department regarding quota status.

October 13, 2024
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