Tooth acknowledgement
Please review the instructions for returning a tooth, Click the button following the instructions to continue checking your harvest.
Reminder: A tooth must be returned to MDC
All successful bear hunters MUST submit a premolar (tooth) from their harvested bear within 10 days of harvest.
Extract the very small tooth found directly behind either of the upper or lower canines, keeping the root intact. Do not break it at the gum line.
* Remove excess flesh
* Wrap the tooth in tissue paper or foil.
* Place it in a sealed envelope labeled with your full name, address, the date harvested, and the Telecheck confirmation number.
* If your tooth will be submitted through the mail or shipped, you must place your labeled envelope that contains the wrapped tooth, into a separate mailing envelope.
Deliver your tooth in person or by mail to:
Furbearer Program
3500 East Gans Road
Columbia, MO 65201
For Detailed instructions please follow this link: Premolar extraction tips
NOTE: If your bear is missing all premolars, please contact your local Conservation Agent.