Missouri black bear season 2026-27 Closed
Black bear season in Missouri is closed, last season ended Oct 30, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Missouri Department of Conservation. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026 | Closed closed |
Black bear hunting in Missouri runs from Oct 17, 2026 (General season) to Oct 30, 2026 (General season) in the 2026-27 season, and is closed, last season ended Oct 30, 2026.
Source: Missouri Department of Conservation, MDC Hunting and Trapping Seasons (page). Read yesterday.