http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/hunting/species/bear/Bear-Season-Harvest-Limit-Update-10_15_2019.pdf
As of today 34 is open but it's prone to close anyday as it's very near the quota.
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It'll be fine to hunt from the bottom each day. You'll be able to glass and get within reasonable rifle range without much trouble. Good luck!
nmhunt4food trekking the desert
First official no-go of the year from New Mexico on the Ibex Incentive draw. Congrats to the lucky 16 who hit the lotto.
nmhunt4food trekking the desert
Photos of ear tags:
I asked the warden at the check station and he said they're perfectly fine for consumption; just the ear tags they had on hand.
nmhunt4food trekking the desert