Apply Soon for Bear and Elk Permits

(Jefferson City, Mo) Missouri hunters can apply for bear and elk permits in May.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bear during the 2024 Missouri black bear hunting season this fall, Oct. 21 - 30.

MDC will also offer five permits to hunt bull elk in Missouri this fall with at least one permit designated for qualifying landowners that own property in Carter, Reynolds, or Shannon counties and the remaining permits for qualifying Missouri residents. MDC has designated the elk archery portion to run Oct. 19 - 27 and the elk firearms portion to run Dec. 14 - 22.

Only Missouri residents, who will be at least 11 years of age by the first day of the hunt for which they are applying, are eligible to apply for bear and elk permits during the application period of May 1 - 31.

All permits will be assigned through a random drawing. Get more information at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.