Missouri Department of Conservation Encourages Public to Be Bear Aware This Spring
February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news release:
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) estimates that Missouri is home to about 540 - 840 black bears with most being in the southern part of the state. As spring gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. MDC reminds Missourians to "Be Bear Aware."
MDC Resource Scientist and Furbearer Biologist Laura C . . .
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) estimates that Missouri is home to about 540 - 840 black bears with most being in the southern part of the state. As spring gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. MDC reminds Missourians to "Be Bear Aware."
MDC Resource Scientist and Furbearer Biologist Laura C . . .