bear management zone · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
Bear Management Zone 9
New Mexico, United States
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About Bear Management Zone 9
Bear Management Zone 9 is a bear management zone in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 14,426 km² (5,570 mi²). Towns inside it include Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Gallup, Bernalillo, Grants and Corrales.
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
- 9
- Area
- 14,426 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,570 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,239 km² of public or protected land inside it, 29% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 2,110 | 15% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,299 | 9% |
| Unknown | 709 | 5% |
| Unknown | 96 | under 1% |
| City of Albuquerque | 15 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 13 | under 1% |
| City of Rio Rancho | 2.4 | under 1% |
| VALLE DE ORO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 2.3 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 4.5 | 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 Nov 15, 2026 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Bear Management Zone 9
- 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 9?
About 14,426 km² (5,570 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear Management Zone 9?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,239 km² of public or protected land, 29% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bear Management Zone 9?
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 9?
In the same unit system: Bear Management Zone 1, Bear Management Zone 8, Bear Management Zone 10 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.