bear management zone · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
Bear Management Zone 10
New Mexico, United States
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About Bear Management Zone 10
Bear Management Zone 10 is a bear management zone in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 77,708 km² (30,003 mi²). Towns inside it include Las Cruces, Los Lunas, Silver City, Socorro, Belen and Truth or Consequences.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Mexico Department of Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 10
- Area
- 77,708 km²
- Area (miles)
- 30,003 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 51,191 km² of public or protected land inside it, 66% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 18,560 | 24% |
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 16,716 | 22% |
| Unknown | 11,418 | 15% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 2,246 | 3% |
| SEVILLETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 922 | 1% |
| Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge | 922 | 1% |
| National Park Service | 450 | under 1% |
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | 442 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 703 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against New Mexico Department of Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 25, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- GMU 12 (game management unit)
- GMU 13 (game management unit)
- GMU 15 (game management unit)
- GMU 17 (game management unit)
- GMU 18 (game management unit)
- GMU 20 (game management unit)
- GMU 21B (game management unit)
- GMU 23 (game management unit)
- GMU 26 (game management unit)
- Central Flyway South Zone (waterfowl zone)
- Cougar Management Zone G
- Cougar Management Zone H
- Cougar Management Zone J
- Cougar Management Zone K
- Cougar Management Zone L
- Cougar Management Zone O
- Pacific Flyway South Zone (waterfowl zone)
- Elk Primary Management Zone (elk management zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Bear Management Zone 10
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bear Management Zone 10?
About 77,708 km² (30,003 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear Management Zone 10?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 51,191 km² of public or protected land, 66% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bear Management Zone 10?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against New Mexico Department of Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bear Management Zone 10?
In the same unit system: Bear Management Zone 9, Bear Management Zone 11 and Bear Management Zone 14.
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Sources
Unit boundary: New Mexico Department of Wildlife. Licence: New Mexico Department of Wildlife (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with New Mexico Department of Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.