Answer card2026 draw · Resident
54 drew, 832 applied in 2026. 6th hardest of 9 New Mexico black bear draws in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
7%
51 of 689 drew
Applicants · 2026
832
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Who | Applicants | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 143 | 3 |
| 2026 | Resident | 689 | 51 |
New Mexico prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outfitter | 2022 | 3 | 3 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Unit 54/55A: Urraca, E.S. Barker, and Colin Neblett WMAs, and Valle Vidal.
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
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