And by interact with the bear, the Salem Police Department especially means not to wrestle with the bear. Not only is wrestling a bear that can weigh as much as 660 pounds a bad idea on its own merits, it is also expressly forbidden by law. In fact, you're breaking a Missouri bear wrestling law if you do any of the following quote wrestle a bear. Permit bear wrestling on premises under control. Promote, conduct or stage bear wrestling. Advertise bear wrestling. Collect admission for bear wrestling