As Pennsylvania\u2019s elk rut approaches, wildlife enthusiasts can once again experience one of the most anticipated natural events in the state. The Pennsylvania Game Commission\u2019s Elk Cam will go live on August 1 and will bring all the sights and sounds of the bugling bulls to your screen.<\/p>\n
The cam is located in the heart of Pennsylvania\u2019s elk range, an area totaling more than 220,000 acres including State Game Lands 311 and Elk State Forest. Video and sound from the camera will be livestreamed at www.pa.gov\/pgc<\/a> and viewers can expect not only to see elk, but turkey, deer and other wildlife, as well.\u00a0 Elk, which in the coming weeks will ramp up activity \u2013 with bulls becoming more vocal and competing with one another for available cows \u2013 always seem to take center stage. Enjoying the show is just a few clicks away.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cWhether it\u2019s experiencing these remarkable animals in person or online, the elk herd in Pennsylvania continues to connect people across the Commonwealth and beyond,\u201d said Jason Beale, Game Commission Division Chief for Conservation Education and Social Science. \u201cTheir growing presence is a testament to the dedication of the Game Commission\u2019s biologists, habitat managers, Game Wardens and the strong partnerships we have built with other agencies and private organizations that help conserve elk habitats. With everyone working together, we can continue to promote \u201cELK SMART\u201d behavior to the thousands of people who enjoy experiencing elk in Pennsylvania.\u201d<\/p>\n The livestream is provided by HDOnTap and made possible with the help of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to continue this partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission that brings wildlife viewing in Elk County to anyone in the world,\u201d said Tim Sears, the founder of HDOnTap. \u201cEach year, millions tune in to these livestreams nationwide, which offer a front row seat to Pennsylvania\u2019s wildlife around the clock.\u201d<\/p>\n The Elk Cam will run until the first elk firearm season, which begins on October 3. The top times to see elk on camera are in the mornings and evenings.<\/p>\n