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[Video] Bull elk picks a fight then loses a tine
The bull featured in this video was all upset today. It seems he managed to get a rope of some sort firmly wrapped around the base of his left antler….
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Fred’s Antlers (#36)
I wanted to let everyone know that Fred’s antlers are at the Visitor Center and on display. They are currently out for everyone to see and touch as well. This…
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Time For A Checkup
I had the pleasure of getting to watch local wildlife conservation officer Doty McDowell sedate and perform a checkup on a bull in Benezette today. The bull being attended to…
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Elk County Pa Images of America – Book Review
Posted on June 27, 2011 | No CommentsElk County Pa Images Of America by Dennis McGeehan I finally found some free time to catch up on some long past due reading so I grabbed up a copy... -
Pre Storm Elk Activity 03/11/11
Posted on March 11, 2011 | 1 CommentThis is a gallery of elk photos taken on 3/11/11. -
So Hungry, But!
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsWe took a leisurely drive today as well as a brief walk and we were again struck by how barren the herd’s food sources looked of late. About the only...
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Dewey Rd, Benezette Pa
Posted on February 21, 2011 | No CommentsThis is not truly an Elk Scenic Drive but Dewey Rd could possibly be one of the best spots in all of Pa to see elk in large numbers without... -
What a lovely weekend!
Posted on February 20, 2011 | No CommentsThis weekend has turned out to be quite a great weekend for elk chasing. The weather was a bit cool and breezy yesterday but has warmed up quite beautifully today.... -
Fred’s Rack & Collar
Posted on February 12, 2011 | 4 CommentsI just spoke to the folks at the Visitors Center and they mentioned that Fred’s (bull #36) rack will be there in the coming week. They plan to display it... -
Elk Stampede 10/16/10
Posted on October 17, 2010 | 46 CommentsToday while heading home from camp we had the most amazing experience on Winslow Hill. We were driving through just before noon when we noticed 2 cars stopped on the... -
Elk Viewing Etiquette
Posted on September 14, 2010 | No CommentsAs ‘elk viewing’ season starts to ramp up we’ve been asked to remind everyone of a few basic elk viewing etiquette guidelines. These were submitted by fellow elk viewers like... -
Dents Run Elk Viewing Area
Posted on September 13, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the most popular PA elk viewing destinations has to be the Dents Run Viewing Area on Winslow Hill. Part of its popularity is derived from the ample and... -
Hicks Run Elk Viewing Area
Posted on September 11, 2010 | No CommentsThe Hicks Run viewing area is probably one of the most forgotten viewing areas in the Benezette area. It also happens to be one of the more visitor friendly areas... -
The Elk Trail
Posted on September 10, 2010 | No CommentsI’m not sure how many of you know about the ‘Elk Trail’ which connects a portion of Dents Run Road back to Benezette. I just hiked a portion of it... -
Elk Country Visitor Center
Posted on September 10, 2010 | No CommentsWe had the opportunity today to get a tour around the new Elk Country Visitor Center on Winslow Hill in Benezette today and all in all we were pretty impressed....