Bear & Mountain Lion Hound Hunts

For the ultimate Western predator pursuit, Kokopelli Outfitters runs hound-guided black bear and mountain lion hunts across New Mexico. Bear season begins in August, while winter months are ideal for lions. These are active, fast-paced hunts using 3–10 dogs to track and bay your quarry.

Hunt Options & Pricing

• 1x1 (3-Day): $5,000
• 2x1 (4-Day): $7,000 ($3,500/each)

What’s Included

• Lodging (unit-based: hotel or rustic camp)
• Transportation and hound handling
• Field dressing, hide care, and trophy prep

Units:

• Lions – 30, 34, 36, 37
• Bears – 34, 36, 37

Style: Road cut tracking with walk-in shot opportunities

Check-in: 12–3 PM

Check-out: Noon

Bear

Over-the-Counter Seasons

Bow (Zones 1-14): September 1 – 24, 2025

Any Legal:

Zones 1 & 2: September 25 – November 15, 2025

Zones 13: September 25 – November 30, 2025

Zones 8 & 14: October 15 – November 15, 2025

Zones 3, 5, 6, & 9: August 16 – 31 and September 25 – November 15, 2025

Zones 4, 11 & 13: August 16 – 31 and September 25 – November 30, 2025

Zone 10: September 25 – December 25, 2025

Zone 12: August 16 – 31 and September 25 – December 15, 2025

Draw Hunts

Any Legal (Units 2, 4, 9, 54, & 55A: August 1 – 31, 2025

Any Legal (Unit 55A Valla Vidal Only): April 15 – May 20, 2025

Bow (Unit 57 Sugarie Canyon State Park): August 1 – 31, 2025

Cougar

April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026