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Hunting season begins in earnest in September, and that means hiking enthusiasts must be prepared to coexist with hunters on a number of trails throughout New Mexico.

鈥淗ikers and hunters are most likely to encounter one another in areas that feature a large population of big-game species and are popular among recreationists as well,鈥� Darren Vaughan, New Mexico Department of Wildlife communications director, said. 鈥淭his includes the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia, Manzano, Sacramento and Gila mountains, among other areas throughout the state.鈥�

鈥淗iking trails, forest roads and hunting areas often overlap on public lands. Anyone going into the outdoors is encouraged to be aware of the seasons and activities taking place in the area they plan to visit.鈥�

The New Mexico Mountain Club has hosted hikes throughout the Land of Enchantment and neighboring states since 1952, offering outings to people of all skill levels. Outings chair Randi Oriani is responsible for coordinating trips with the organization鈥檚 hiking leaders while also providing information to participating hikers.

According to Oriani, hikers need to be aware of the possibility that they will share spaces with hunters almost anywhere they go.

鈥淏eing in New Mexico, we have access to many public lands that they don鈥檛 in the East,鈥� she said. 鈥淪o really you need to be cognizant anywhere because hunting can take place in any unit.鈥�

With that in mind, hikers are advised to wear bright colors 鈥� orange, yellow and red 鈥� on the trails during hunting season. It鈥檚 also essential for hikers to remain on established trails and make hunters aware of their presence by periodically making noise.

鈥淚 think of 鈥榥oise鈥� as you鈥檙e making noise even without speaking,鈥� Oriani said. 鈥淪o a larger group is better than a small group like two people, because that鈥檚 what the deer will do. They鈥檒l go in small populations through the woods.

鈥淚f you know you鈥檙e in a meadow where deer like to hang out, that鈥檚 maybe when it鈥檚 time to say, 鈥楬ey, we鈥檙e here鈥� 鈥� and start singing or whatever. Because hunters might be in the periphery, and we want to make sure you are seen as not taggable.鈥�

It鈥檚 also important to ensure that any dogs taken on an outing remain on a leash and that there are others outside of the group who know where a hike is taking place and when a return is to be expected. It鈥檚 also best to hike during the middle of the day when hunting activity is less likely. Sometimes that鈥檚 easier said than done early in hunting season when temperatures are higher. 

鈥淭he dawn and the dusk when the animals are most active is also when the hunters are more active,鈥� Oriani said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really hard to avoid dusk (and) dawn for hikers because they like to get out when it鈥檚 cool. Especially if they鈥檙e going to summits, you want to start early but be off the trail by dusk when those hunters are out again.鈥�

Hikers can consult the 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information book, , published by the Department of Wildlife ahead of time to see if a hunt is taking place in an area they are planning to visit. It鈥檚 also advised to check the website of the land management agency responsible for the area, whether it鈥檚 the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service or New Mexico State Parks.

On the other side, the Department of Wildlife offers a variety of hunter education courses, including online, in-person and in the field, throughout the state. Hunters must also be aware of their surroundings during the season.

鈥淗unters should identify their target and what is beyond it before shooting,鈥� Vaughan said.

鈥淭hey should also become familiar with the area where they are hunting and know where trails, roads, campgrounds and other locations where people may be present are.鈥�

While hikers should avoid approaching wildlife (and hunters on most occasions), Oriani believes their presence might actually aid hunters in some cases.

鈥淭here鈥檚 no doubt that hikers will flush animals and sometimes that鈥檚 a good thing for the hunter. They haven鈥檛 seen (it) until it gets flushed. And so they may appreciate the hiker,鈥� she said. 鈥淎nother time they may have their scope on a deer or an animal, and you spook it. But most of the stories that I鈥檝e heard is that the hikers are actually more beneficial because they鈥檙e flushing them or they take the concentration of the animal in the opposite direction.鈥�

When hikers and hunters do interact, the exchanges are usually positive, Oriani said. And those conversations can help hikers gain information about areas to avoid. Ultimately, both parties can share the outdoors through the ideal blend of courtesy, caution and common sense.

鈥淲ith the proper precautions, hunters and other outdoor recreationists can safely enjoy the same areas at the same time,鈥� Vaughan said. 鈥淚t is important to check the current status of any area before heading out to see if a hunt is ongoing.鈥�