The diet is supplemented by green forbs, vines, and grasses. The range of the Texas javelina extends east from the New Mexico border in Culbertson County to Coke County, then southeast to Refugio County, south to the Rio Grande, excluding most of Cameron County, and back up the Rio Grande to Culbertson County. This range is considerably smaller than its original territory. It is maintaining stable populations over most of the Edwards Plateau, qv South Texas, and the Trans-Pecos. It is considered a game animal in most counties within its range.
Mature animals make impressive trophies.
It was once thought to be dangerous to humans and, with its large canine teeth, it is capable of inflicting serious wounds, but it will almost always retreat unless cornered. Javelinas are extremely nearsighted and will scatter when one of the herd sounds an alarm. They become extremely aggressive toward any dog. Javelinas do have some habits that might be harmful to livestock ranges, but they are valuable in the control of prickly pear. They compete very little with cattle and are assets to land owners because of the increasing interest of hunters.