Black Bears in Missouri

Yep, it's a double post day!  I missed Monday's post (stupid user error), so I wanted to make it up to everyone.  You're good, handsome, and loyal readers and you deserve better than that dang it!  Anyway, let's get to the good stuff!

There has been a lot of information making its rounds on social media this week pertaining to the current black bear population in Missouri.  There are plenty of news outlets that are releasing information, but this is one of the better reports I have seen.  The bottom line (if you don't want to click on the link below) is that the black bear population in Missouri is growing and growing fast!  So fast, that there might be a hunting season for them soon.  There are also between 540 and 840 bears in the state.  Click on the link below for more information and a video from the Missouri Department of Conservation on the Black Bear Management Plan that was released earlier this month.

On a Personal Note
For what it is worth, I think this is absolutely amazing news!  It is pretty amazing to watch Missouri attempt to right itself after being negatively impacted by human activity for so many years.  Black bears returning in the south and mountain lions in the north shows that if we allow nature to use some of its equity, then it will restore balance where it is needed and return the environment back to a healthier state.  The fact that the black bear population has grown so much and so fast, shows a need for ecological balance and a push to restore equilibrium.  This will be an interesting topic to follow in coming months that I will do my best to keep you abreast of the situation!

Link: https://fox4kc.com/2019/07/24/missouri-to-implement-black-bear-hunting-reports-increased-by-260-percent-in-last-7-years/