Answer card2026 draw · Resident
5 drew, 245 applied in 2026. 5th hardest of 9 New Mexico black bear draws in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
2%
5 of 214 drew
Applicants · 2026
245
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Who | Applicants | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 31 | 0 |
| 2026 | Resident | 214 | 5 |
New Mexico prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
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
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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