BER-2-106 · Either sexRES + NR

Unit 57 black bear,draw hunt

Units: 57·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident

5 drew, 245 applied in 2026. 5th hardest of 9 New Mexico black bear draws in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
<1%
0 of 31 drew
Applicants · 2026
245
Draw results · whole hunt
YearWhoApplicantsDrew
2026Nonresident310
2026Resident2145

New Mexico prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.

Draw history
YearWhoDraw
2026Nonresident0 of 31 drew
2026Resident5 of 214 drew
2025Nonresident0 of 28 drew
2025Resident5 of 197 drew
2024Nonresident0 of 21 drew
2024Resident5 of 240 drew
What it is
Hunt
Unit 57: Sugarite Canyon State Park only. Bow only.
Who can apply
Residents and nonresidents

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Other black bear hunts in Unit 57
Before you apply
Tag fee
“Bear License $58 $360”
Points
“New Mexico does not grant preference to previously unsuccessful applicants.”
Application fee
“All draw license fees include a nonrefundable application fee (residents: $7; non-residents: $13).”

Rules for 2026.

Source: NMDGF · Updated Nov 13, 2026