Bear hunting season data across 123 GMUs in Missouri. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County 1 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 10 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 100 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 101 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 102 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 103 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 104 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 105 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 106 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 107 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 108 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 109 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 11 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 110 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 111 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 112 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 113 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 114 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 12 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 13 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 14 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 15 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 16 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 17 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| County 18 | General | Oct 18 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
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Missouri has 123 bear seasons across 123 zones, split by weapon (Rifle). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for bear in Missouri depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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