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Black bear spotted in Butler County prompts reminder from conservation officials

(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation)

Black bear killed in collision; MDC warns of wildlife risk to drivers

There was a black bear sighting near County Road 220 and County Road 217 north of Charleston, Mo. (Source: Mississippi County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)

Black bear sighting in Mississippi County

A black bear was spotted in eastern Williamson County on July 18. (Source: Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

IDNR officials remind of potential black bear visits

Multiple Black Bear Sightings In Marion, Il

Black bear sightings in Marion, IL

A black bear was spotted in eastern Williamson County on July 18. (Source: Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

Black bear spotted in eastern Williamson County

Chase Boggs of Bolivar harvested this female bear with his bow on private land in Douglas County during the 2022 season. MDC will offer 400 permits to harvest 40 bears during the 2023 season. Shown with Boggs is Douglas County Conservation Agent Mark Henry. (Source: MDC)

MO Department of Conservation offering 400 permits for black-bear hunting season

(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation)

First black bear harvested in MO during bear hunting season