Centershot, we don't have a bear season - yet. It is coming soon, within a few years for sure. Our bear population is well over the stated management goals for an established population. About double actually. The conservation department just finished a lengthy study of the bear population and has proposed a limited draw bear hunt in the very near future. The MDC just announced a limited draw elk hunt for this fall. The first elk hunt in modern times in the Missouri Ozarks. Maybe when the bears get hunted they won't be quite so bold.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.