Did you mention prickly pear earlier? If so, and they're like black bear in AZ, they'll get into those for the fruit.

Got ground squirrels/marmots? Yep.

Fish in the creeks? Yep.

Deer and the antelope play there? Yep.

If there's a bear around you can pretty much guarantee there's food in the area of some sort, or it would leave to go find some.

Again, good luck on your hunt.

Geno

The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)

member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?