Hunting seasons are upon us.
Missouri Department of Conservation lists when hunting seasons are taking place on its website. Here's a rundown on what's ahead for hunters as far as black bear, white-tailed deer, elk and turkey hunting seasons.
Black bear hunting season
The second annual bear season will be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset Oct. 17 to Oct. 26 within Bear Management Zones (BMZ).
Bear permits are for one black bear of either sex with some restrictions, such as:
- Permit holders must call 800-668-4045 to determine the daily season quota/closure status prior to hunting each day.