Missourians can apply for elk and bear hunting permits starting in May

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JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer five bull elk permits and another 400 permits for hunting up to 40 black bears this fall.

The application period begins on May 1, and residents have until May 31 to apply. All permits will be given by a random drawing. There will be a $10 fee for each applicant in both permits.

At least one permit for the bull elk is designated for qualifying area landowners while the remaining permits for the general public, MDC said. At least 10% of black bear permits will be allocated to qualifying area landowners.

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 elk and bear…

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