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Bears in East Texas
For the first time in over half a century, black bears are returning to Texas!
The East Texas Black Bear Task Force (ETBBTF) promotes the restoration of the black bear in its historic range of east Texas through education, research and habitat management. This dynamic subcommittee of the BBCC brings together individuals, organizations and state and federal government representatives to support the recovery of this threatened species in east Texas.
The return of the bear to east Texas presents unique opportunities and challenges: opportunities to improve habitat and the environment for people and wildlife, and challenges to overcome rumor and misinformation.
We invite Texans - landowners, educators, students, wildlife biologists, law enforcement officials, conservationists, and all concerned citizens - to become champions of the recovery of the threatened Louisiana black bear in our proud state.
The success of the ETBBTF, the BBCC, and especially the bear depends on the active involvement of people at all levels and in all walks of life across the bear's historic range - and especially in east Texas.
The ETBBTF will strive to accomplish its mission through partnerships among stakeholders, credible science-driven management, cooperation and a genuine commitment to bear restoration. We follow the principles for bear recovery as outlined in the East Texas Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan (2005-2015).
Visit the pages below for more information on the black bear in East Texas:
About the East Texas Black Bear Task Force
Texas Black Bear Biology
Information for Texas Landowners
Information for Texas Law Enforcement Officials
Information for Texas Teachers and Students
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If you need to report a poached or injured bear in Texas, please call the Texas Parks & Widlife Law Enforcement 24 hour Poaching Hotline at 1-800-792-4263.
To report a bear sighting in East Texas and request Texas Parks & Wildlife investigate please call 1-800-792-1112 and 903-566-1626 ext. 221.
The ETBBTF and BBCC want to hear about your bear sightings. Please contact the BBCC and tell us your name, when and where you saw the bear, and give any identifying characteristics you can - size, color, what it was doing. Thanks!
Become a part of this home-grown success story: Become a member of the BBCC.
Join the BBCC now! (click here)
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