New Mexico Public Land Black Bear

[cmorris6]

Do you guys have any suggestions on DIY archery black bear in NM? The tags are over the counter and fairly cheap. What season do you prefer to hunt in (aug-oct)? Any strategies you guys recommend?

 

[dtrkyman]

Find water and food, acorns primarily.

Hunt before the dog season, quota fills fast once the dogs are turned loose.


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[NMJM]

I have tried it two years when I did not draw any other tags. First find the food then find sign then it is a waiting game. So far I have not been successful. Based on my limited experience bears are super hard to find in NM when looking for them.

 

[sstevens_1]

I can't help you a whole lot, but I was just in SW NM and there was bear scat everywhere. Never did lay eyes on one though. My plan was cover ground and hope to see one. Lots of burnt trees though, so there were black, bear shaped stumps everywhere.