Hunting

Missouri's black bears were decimated in the early 20th century, but have come back in recent years. With an estimated 800 bears now living in the state, the Department of Conservation is holding a regulated hunt to help with population control.

Hunters and trappers believe they are close to having the nuisance animals under control in southern Missouri.

Kansas eradicated feral pigs from much of the state after outlawing hunting for sport. Missouri, which bans hunting on public land but not private property, is struggling to control its feral hog population.

Following an investigation into the house that inspired "The Conjuring," Godfrey resident Richel Stratton shares her ghost stories and how her career in paranormal investigation led her to star in the new documentary "The Sleepless Unrest" and A&E's "Ghost Hunters."

Four more counties are now in the state’s mandated monitoring for the neurological disease that is fatal to deer.

Shutdowns and cancellations during the coronavirus pandemic led many people to head outdoors.

Missouri Department of Conservation furbearer biologist Laura Conlee delves into how conservation efforts led to an expanding black bear population in Missouri, new hunting guidelines and the Be Bear Aware Campaign.

Chronic wasting disease has not affected large numbers of deer in Missouri, but its geographical spread is increasing in the state.

Wild turkey populations in Missouri have plummeted in recent years, with production of young turkeys at near-record lows.

The Missouri Department of Conservation says the black bear population is strong enough to support a hunting season.