One of the most sought after and exciting trophy hunts- Black Bear. New Mexico’s black bears actually come in a variety of color phases ranging from black and brown, to cinnamon (the most common color), reddish and blonde. An adult male black bear can weigh up to 400 pounds, though the average male weighs about 250 pounds. Female black bears typically weigh between 150 and 180 pounds. Their powerful limbs each have five toes and five short, curved claws for digging and cutting. During an average year the NM Department of Wildlife sells 5,000 permits to hunt bears in the state, with 250-300 bears being harvested.

When purchasing your tag you will need to:

1. Buy your "Habitat Stamp"

2. Buy your "Game Hunting License"

3. Buy your "Bear License"

For more information regarding NM bear permits and information: https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/hunting/information-by-animal/big-game/bear/