MO Bear Hunting

Missouri Bear Season Dates 2026

Bear season in Missouri runs Oct 18 – Oct 31 across 123 Countys.

123 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Rifle

CountyTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
County 1GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 10GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 100GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 101GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 102GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 103GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 104GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 105GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 106GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 107GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 108GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 109GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 11GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 110GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 111GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 112GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 113GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 114GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 12GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 13GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 14GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 15GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 16GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 17GeneralOct 18Oct 31
County 18GeneralOct 18Oct 31

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Bear in Missouri: FAQ

When is bear season in Missouri?

Bear season in Missouri currently runs Oct 18 to Oct 31, across 123 season rows and 123 Countys, split by weapon (Rifle).

Where is the best place to hunt bear in Missouri?

The best Countys for bear in Missouri depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per County above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Bear hunt in Missouri

View County boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Missouri seasons, public land, and license.

Bear seasons in Missouri — offline