Black Bear Open Houses

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Black Bear sightings are on the rise in Texas County as well as other areas in Missouri with active bear populations.

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Interested In learning more about Missouri’s Black Bear population?

Become bear aware.

Get information on black bears in Missouri, MDC black-bear research projects and management efforts, MDC’s draft black bear management plan, potential future hunting opportunities, and how to handle conflicts with nuisance bears.

Those who attend will have a chance to share their comments with MDC staff.

Open houses 6 – 8 p.m. with a presentation at 6 p.m. No registration is required.

• July 9 – MDC Springfield Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way in Springfield.

• July 11 -- The Landing, 110 Front St. in Van Buren.

• July 18 -- First Baptist Church, 202 Walnut St. in West Plains.

• July 30 – MDC Powder Valley Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road in St. Louis.

For more information, contact MDC Public Involvement Coordinator Michele Baumer at Michele.Baumer@mdc.mo.gov (link sends e-mail), or 573-522-4115 Ext. 3350.