Proposals for Missouri Bear Hunting

[oneshot]

I was wondering if Archery hunting this time of year even though you’re in a Bear area and have a nice Buck come along just shoot the Deer.

Been thinking about Minnesota Bear hunting but might have a chance here.

oneshot 

[Haris122]

Personally feel like it’d be better to let the population grow another 5 or so years.  Current estimate is what, 500 or so. That’s still really small number for a state the size of Missouri. Let them make a little more of a comeback before opening a season for them. 

[Terrierman]

5 minutes ago, Haris122 said:

Personally feel like it’d be better to let the population grow another 5 or so years.  Current estimate is what, 500 or so. That’s still really small number for a state the size of Missouri. Let them make a little more of a comeback before opening a season for them. 

I'm in the camp of don't shoot what you don't intend to eat unless there's a nuisance situation.  Do people eat the bears they kill or is it just for the thrill of it?

[Haris122]

32 minutes ago, Terrierman said:

I'm in the camp of don't shoot what you don't intend to eat unless there's a nuisance situation.  Do people eat the bears they kill or is it just for the thrill of it?

I would imagine in Missouri it would probably be mainly a thrill/experience thing. Some of the shows I’ve seen mention eating them but I got a feeling most people wouldn’t be doing that with them here. 

[oneshot]

Bear meat should be great here.

oneshot

[BilletHead]

5 hours ago, Terrierman said:

I'm in the camp of don't shoot what you don't intend to eat unless there's a nuisance situation.  Do people eat the bears they kill or is it just for the thrill of it?

            Ate the one I shot in Canada with my recurve many years ago.  I can remember it was an interesting taste. That's about it. If I was able to do it again I would eat it.

[BilletHead]

I get to look at the old gal everyday.

[fishinwrench]

I got fed a meal of bear meat once.  If I hadn't been told differently I would have thought it was roast beef.  

[Johnsfolly]

7 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

I got fed a meal of bear meat once.  If I hadn't been told differently I would have thought it was roast beef.  

Bear meat is delicious. I think that it is a sweeter meat than beef. Do need to cook it well done since they still can carry trichinosis.