Wildlife Species
Black Bear in Texas
Black bears are returning to parts of Texas, but a sighting does not by itself establish a local population. TPWD identifies the resident breeding population in the Trans-Pecos and in Val Verde and Crockett counties, while dispersing bears may appear elsewhere. Black bears are state-threatened and protected in Texas, so sightings and safety questions should be checked against current TPWD guidance.
- Part of Texas
- West Texas
- Source status
- Official source checked
- Details reviewed
- September 2, 2026
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Why it belongs in the guide
- Wildlife
- Mammals
- Bears
- Threatened Species
- Trans Pecos
- West Texas
- Bear Safety
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