Missouri Bear Hunting
Plan your Missouri bear hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land bear hunts across Missouri, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Missouri Bear Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Black Bear Hunting Permit | Draw | — | $25.00$10.00 application fee |
For one black bear during the black bear hunting season. Allocated through random drawings. There is a $10 nonrefundable fee to apply to each drawing. See the Black Bear Hunting Digest, available online in May at mdc.mo.gov. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
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