If you’re looking for a new job, live in the Southwest, and list one of your skills as “hugging bears” on your resume, a new opportunity has arisen.

Viable applicants "must have ability to hike in strenuous conditions," crawl into bear dens and trust that their coworkers will keep them safe.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – America’s most famous black bear, Smokey Bear, is turning 79 on Wednesday. This birthday marks the creation of the fictional bear and campaign created by the U.S. Forest ...

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is looking for "professional bear huggers" to join its conservation officer training program.

The state of New Mexico is hiring "professional bear huggers," or conservation officers. It's a role that requires a college degree and almost a year of training and tests. The department said ...

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- New Mexico is now offering a Smokey Bear Fire Prevention license plate. "The Smokey Bear Fire Prevention plate is a special vehicle registration plate that raises ...

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is searching for "bear huggers." It's a unique way to search for a conservation officer for the department.

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Monday put out a call for professional "bear huggers," or conservation officers who must educate the public about wildlife and management.

New Mexico's Department of Game and Fish is hiring "professional bear huggers" and "professional deer protectors" to be their newest conservation officers.

New Mexico's Department of Game and Fish is hiring "professional bear huggers" and "professional deer protectors" to be their newest conservation officers.