Bear hugs, anyone? New Mexico game and fish agency hiring for unusual job

In an advertisement posted to their Facebook page, the department is seeking people who are fit, trusting and courageous

The New Mexico department of game and fish is seeking “professional bear huggers” to patrol parks and wilderness areas and potentially encounter some of the state’s 6,000 black bears.

In a job advertisement posted to Facebook, the department said applicants would require fitness, trust and “courage”.