Missouri black bear hunting season is from Oct. 16 to Oct. 25. According to the MDC, only 40 black bears are allowed to be taken down during the season.

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Allowed hunting methods for each portion of elk season is the same as for deer hunting. Permits will be for one bull elk with at least one six-inch or greater in length antler. Visit mdc.mo.gov ...

In regard to black bears, the Missouri Department of Conservation said it would offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the 2023 Missouri black bear hunting season ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the 2023 Missouri black-bear hunting season this fall, October 16-25.

The DNR started a limited hunting season for bull elk in 2018 in the northern herd. In 2024 it was expanded to include the central herd. To encourage herd growth, all hunts have been for bulls only.