New Mexico Bear Season 2024. In new mexico we hunt the black bear species. 2024 black bear season dates* august 16 thru 31 and september 23 thru october 5 *all dates are tentative pending new mexico department of game & fish commission.

The following table lists bear zones, open gmus, sporting arm restrictions, season dates, total harvest limits. New mexico was once home to both black bears and grizzly bears.