Black bear sightings in Missouri have increased over the years Local News. On-the-ground research to increase knowledge of bear populations in the state. By the mid-1900s, it was thought the only place bears could be seen in Missouri was on the state seal. The growing Missouri black bear population is no longer confined to the Ozarks, with sightings increasing around the St. Louis region. By the end of the 19th century, unregulated hunting and habitat destruction had reduced Missouri’s bear population to a small number foundonly in remote parts of the state. Female bears will be monitored in the winter den to assess cub production, cub sex ratios and cub survival, in addition to survival, habitat use, and movements. Thought to be extinct, black bears are making a remarkable comeback in Missouri. Female bears will be monitored in the winter den to assess cub production, cub sex ratios and cub survival, in addition to survival, habitat use, and movements. Since the initiation of the Missouri black bear research project in 2010 through June 30, 2017, MDC has marked 145 black bears and has deployed collars on over 90 bears. Black bear sightings in Missouri have increased over the years Local News. “Black bears are an exciting part of Missouri’s natural history, and they’re making a comeback in the southern part of the state,” an official with the MDC said in a release. Now they're making a comeback. But the black bear’s story in Missouri wasn’t finished. Officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation say bear sightings are common this time of year, with the animals prowling for ripening berries and other food. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is updating their black bear research webpage with enhanced features and information on Missouri’s native black bear population.The new webpage will offer black bear research project summaries, project updates, new research photos, videos, interactive story maps and much more. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Thought to be extinct, black bears are making a remarkable comeback in Missouri. ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – The chances of seeing a bear in your yard are a lot higher these days because the number of black bears in Missouri has more than … – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is updating their black bear research webpage with enhanced features and information on Missouri’s native black bear population.The new webpage will offer black bear research project summaries, project updates, new research photos, videos, interactive story maps and much more. Bears are thriving in Missouri. Males will be monitored to assess survival, habitat use, movements, and … JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Posted: Jul 9, 2019 / 10:55 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 9, 2019 / 11:00 AM CDT. Female bears will be monitored in the winter den to assess cub production, cub sex ratios and cub survival, in addition to survival, habitat use, and movements. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. An interactive map posted on the Department of Conservation's website -- bit.ly/2CGFixc-- shows that a number of black bear sightings have been reported in Northeast Missouri over the past 10 years. — A black bear who was roaming around near a family’s backyard in Salem was released back into the wild on Wednesday. “Hunting is the primary tool for managing bear populations and 66% of jurisdictions allow bear hunting,” the draft states, citing the 2019 Eastern Black Bear Workshop Jurisdictional Survey. Use this section to follow our black bear research project, report bear sightings, camp safely in bear country, and control nuisance bears. On-the-ground research to increase knowledge of bear populations in the state. “But there have been a couple of sightings in the last couple of years, so it’s been really exciting. In recent years, there have been more sightings of black bears in other parts of Missouri, conservation officials say. Since the initiation of the Missouri black bear research project in 2010 through June 30, 2017, MDC has marked 145 black bears and has deployed collars on over 90 bears. Female bears will be monitored in the winter den to assess cub production, cub sex ratios and cub survival, in addition to survival, habitat use, and movements.