American Black Bear Missouri Department of Conservation

The American black bear is one of the largest and heaviest wild mammals in Missouri. It has a long muzzle with a straight facial profile; rounded, erect ears; rather short, stout legs; and a very short tail practically concealed in the long, heavy fur. For black bears in Missouri, the fur is predominantly glossy black; the muzzle is brown, and there is usually a white patch on the chest. The sexes look much alike, though females are usually smaller than males. Black bears are usually silent but can make a variety of sounds. they may grunt, mumble, squeak, roar, huff, bellow, hum, moan, or purr.

Missouri Department of Conservation sets 2023 bear and elk seasons, with permit applications in May

Brown Bear, bears

Missouri's black bear hunting season totals 2023

Grizzly Bears at the Central Park Zoo, bears

Wild bears do the twist to communicate through smelly footprints, bears

Black Bear Project going strong for Missouri Department of Conservation

Local News: Black bear sightings in Missouri have increased, experts say (11/19/09)

Bruno,' the wandering black bear, captivated Midwesterners, but was his trek all that unusual?

American Black Bear Missouri Department of Conservation

Why Bears? , bears

Be Bear Aware Missouri Department of Conservation

Be Bear Aware in your backyard: how NOT to attract certain wildlife-Missouri's black bears

Brown Bears - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, bears

Brown Bear, bears

Nate Bowersock - Black Bear/ Furbearer Biologist - Missouri Department of Conservation