Ultimately the continued recovery of the black bear in Texas is largely dependent on the private landowner coexisting with the black bear. If you have black bears on your property, there are some specific actions and management techniques that can be used to prevent bear damage and conflicts, and allow the black bears to continue their natural recovery. Do not feed bears. They learn quickly and will begin to expect their handouts. This can quickly create a problem bear,and ultimately the bear may have to be destroyed.
Black bears are a wild animal.
Keep clean, garbage free grounds. Keep garbage in containers with locking lids and dispose of properly. Keep pet and livestock foods in buildings with closed and locked doors. Burn livestock carcasses, and during hunting season burn hides, and viscera to prevent bears from feeding on them. Texas Parks and Wildlife is responsible for the protection and conservation of black bears in the state.