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Although black bears are native to Missouri, they were nearly wiped out during settlement. Now they're making a comeback. Use this section to follow our black bear research project, report bear sightings, camp safely in bear country and control nuisance bears.

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Black Bear Management Plan

This black bear management plan provides the guidance and continuity for their conservation and management in Missouri. More

Report a Bear Sighting

Use this online form to tell us about your bear sighting. If you submit photos or physical evidence, we reserve the right to publish these photos on our website or in publications More

Related Information

  • Camping in Black Bear Country

    To have a safe, enjoyable camping or outdoor experience in Missouri's bear country, follow the Ten Commandments of Camping. This page shows you how.

  • Black Bear

    One of the largest wild mammals in the state, the black bear is unmistakable with its black fur and powerful bearing.

  • Black bear study underway in Missouri

    The study, which is being funded through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Wildlife Restoration program with help from Safari Club International, will provide information about the movement patterns, population densities, habitat preferences and overall numbers of Missouri bears.

  • Black Bear Control

    Learn to prevent and control black-bear damage on your Missouri property.

  • Southeast Missouri black bear trapping to begin in May

    Study will provide further information, such as movement patterns, population densities, habitat preferences, male-to-female ratios and overall numbers of Missouri bears.

External Links

  • Missouri Black Bear Project

    Track bears in the Missouri Black Bear Project and keep up with efforts to determine the state's bear population.

  • Fox 4: Bear Tagging Tag Along

    Once thought to be extinct in Missouri, black bears are making a comeback. Much so, that for the first time in state history, biologists have decided to track them and they allowed FOX 4 to tag along.

  • YouTube: MDC Black Bear Videos List

    A listing of MDC black bear videos on YouTube.

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