More Information on NewMexico Black Bear Hunting Guides Trips Outfitters
New Mexico black bear Boone and Crockett record
is a 21 14/16ths behemoth harvested in 1983 in grant county by Mark Miller.
New Mexico Black bear scientific name and origin is Ursus Americanas.
New Mexico black bear population consists of between 3,000 to 5,000 black bears.
New Mexico black bear hunting during the rut occurrs during the spring black bear season.
New Mexico black bear hunting terrain is for the most part very rugged. New Mexico bear hunting entails hunting the mountains of northern New Mexico and the juniper covered region encompassing the Gila wilderness.
Hunting styles and hunt dates for bowhunters,rifle hunters and muzzleloader hunters varies from year to year. Refer to the New Mexico Game and Fish Department for specific dates and regulations.
New Mexico black bear hunters clothing for archery,rifle and muzzleloader seasons can fluctuate depending on cold fronts moving through the area you are in. Hunters should dress in layers and always be prepared to shed clothing as the day heats up. Boots should be waterproof but comfortable as you may be covering a lot of ground on spot and stalk type hunting.
New Mexico black bear hunting physical requirements for all seasons requirs a hunter to at least be in walking shape as some of the hunting you are doing may be spot and stalk in mountainous terrains.
Handicap hunters for New Mexico black bear hunting should ask specific questions of their New Mexico guide and outfitter to insure the guide can accomodate any special needs you may have. There are some mobility impaired hunts available. Contact the New Mexico Fish and Game Department for details.
Non-Resident licenses for black bear hunters in New Mexico and resident hunters as well should refer to the New Mexico Fish and Game regulations for information on how to obtain a legal hunting license.
Resident Youth and non resident youth requirements for hunting New Mexico black bear require all hunters under the age of 11 to be accompanied by an adult.
Resident and non resident hunter safety requirements for black bear hunters in New Mexico requre all hunters under the age of 18 to have completed a Hunter Education course.
Refer to the New Mexico Fish and Game Department for all information regarding hunting regulations in the area you plan to hunt.
New Mexico Fish and Game encourages all upland game and big game hunters to wear hunter orange when in the field.