Bears

Missouri's black bear population has officially passed the 1,000 mark and the numbers continue to explode.

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

A young bear was spotted recently on the Katy Trail in Missouri and there are photos to prove it.

If you think you've had a difficult day, you should see a tree that a Missouri man found in the woods that was viciously shredded by someone or something.

Let's face it. Most of Missouri is now "Bear Country".

It's no secret that bears are becoming more common in Missouri, but how many official sightings have there really been? I found several maps that show how many and where bears have been spotted in Missouri and they're slightly terrifying.

If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses.

You have to be careful when you explore caves in Missouri. Someone or something might have found that cave before you and still be inside. That's what happened to a family recently and the sound they heard coming from deep inside a cave was...interesting.

My dad always told me that when you're in the backwoods of Missouri, assume that you're not alone and you'll be right more often than not. Those wise words came true for a Missouri outdoorsman who shared video revealing the moment he suddenly realized he was not alone in the woods.

If you've ever witnessed a black bear in Missouri, you can attest to the fact that they are fascinating and curious creatures. A trail cam learned this the hard way as one of these apex predators took special interest in it and paid the price.