Texas Parks and Wildlife has been tracking an American black bear in East Texas since July of last year, and it is believed ...

A solitary black bear roaming the Neches River corridor in Anderson and Cherokee counties has become a local celebrity in ...

Researchers say the birth marks a rare step in the species' return.

A black bear spotted in East Texas recently is now believed to be the first of its kind to stay in the area for winter in ...

ALPINE, Texas — In one of the most remote corners of Texas, Matt Hewitt is unlocking the door to a giant steel trap he’s hoping will catch a black bear. “It’s completely empty,” Hewitt says, as he ...

ALPINE, Texas — In one of the most remote corners of Texas, Matt Hewitt is unlocking the door to a giant steel trap he's hoping will catch a black bear. "It's completely empty," Hewitt says, as he ...

An American black bear spotted in Cherokee and Anderson County may be the first to spend the winter in East Texas in over 50 ...

Historically, Black bears were the biggest predator to travel the Big Bend area of Texas. But overhunting and habitat loss led to their decline. Black bear populations are bouncing back. Here's how ...