bear management zone · Missouri Department of Conservation
Bear Management Zone 2
Missouri, United States
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About Bear Management Zone 2
Bear Management Zone 2 is a bear management zone in Missouri, United States, set by Missouri Department of Conservation. It covers about 44,727 km² (17,269 mi²). Towns inside it include St. Louis, Florissant, Chesterfield, Cape Girardeau, Wildwood and University City.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Missouri Department of Conservation's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 2
- Area
- 44,727 km²
- Area (miles)
- 17,269 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,401 km² of public or protected land inside it, 14% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 3,998 | 9% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,941 | 4% |
| National Park Service | 216 | under 1% |
| Mingo National Wildlife Refuge | 88 | under 1% |
| MINGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 88 | under 1% |
| Little Rock | 76 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 37 | under 1% |
| ST LOUIS COUNTY | 19 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 109 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Missouri Department of Conservation's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026 | residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- 2026 mandatory CWD sampling (Nov. 14-15) (CWD mandatory sampling area)
- Closed in antlerless portions, no firearms antlerless permits (firearms antlerless deer permit area)
- Closed in antlerless portions, 1 firearms antlerless permit (firearms antlerless deer permit area)
- Elk hunting area (Carter, Reynolds, Shannon)
- Middle Zone (duck zone)
- Open to the fall turkey firearms portion (fall turkey firearms portion area)
- Open in antlerless portions, 2 firearms antlerless permits (firearms antlerless deer permit area)
- Open in antlerless portions, 4 firearms antlerless permits (firearms antlerless deer permit area)
- South Zone (duck zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Bear Management Zone 2
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bear Management Zone 2?
About 44,727 km² (17,269 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Missouri Department of Conservation's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear Management Zone 2?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,401 km² of public or protected land, 14% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 09 Eastern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bear Management Zone 2?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Missouri Department of Conservation's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bear Management Zone 2?
In the same unit system: Bear Management Zone 1 and Bear Management Zone 3.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Missouri Department of Conservation. Licence: Missouri Department of Conservation (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Missouri Department of Conservation. The official regulations and maps have the final word.