NM · Big Game
Brown Bear / Grizzly in New Mexico hunting regulations.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
What we know
Brown Bear / Grizzly is not huntable in New Mexico. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sets season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Verify with the agency before hunting — Bield Hunt does not yet ship those specifics.
About the species
Brown bears (the same species as the inland grizzly, Ursus arctos) reach their largest body size on the salmon-fed coasts of Alaska and Kodiak Island, where mature boars can exceed 1,500 pounds. Inland grizzly populations across the Northern Rockies, Northwest Territories, and Yukon are smaller (400-700 pounds for boars) but still represent the largest predator most North American hunters will ever encounter.
Brown bear and grizzly hunting is highly regulated across the species' range. Alaska maintains general-season opportunities in most units plus draw permits for the highest-density coastal areas. Lower 48 states (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington) currently have no open seasons — Greater Yellowstone grizzlies remain federally protected. Canadian provinces and territories vary from open seasons to quota-restricted draws. Always verify federal protected-status changes before hunting.
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Pattern brown bear / grizzly in New Mexico.
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