The action is heating up on northcentral Pennsylvania’s elk range, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission once again is inviting people everywhere to view it in real time online.
The Game Commission’s Elk Cam, a 24-7 livestream that can be accessed through http://www.pgc.pa.gov, launched last week. And if history is an indicator, the best is yet to come, with elk continually becoming more active in coming weeks and putting on a show for the camera.
The camera feeding the livestream is on State Game Lands 311 in Elk County, in a field that’s typically a hub of elk activity. Regular viewers can expect to see elk, but also turkeys, deer, bears, coyotes and other wildlife.
“Fall in Pennsylvania offers several wildlife viewing opportunities all across the state,” said Jordan Sanford, wildlife outreach coordinator for the Game Commission. “In the Northcentral Region, the annual elk rut is a unique experience in itself. Spotting a harem of elk, sparring bulls, or hearing majestic bugles ring through the fog is thrilling and exciting. The Elk Cam allows onlookers near and far to join in on the fun. Wherever you are, get connected to catch a glimpse of these majestic animals! The Pennsylvania Game Commission is proud to bring back the Elk Cam this year.”
The livestream is provided by HDOnTap and made possible with the help of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission.
“HDOnTap is very excited to partner with the Game Commission for another year of wildlife viewing on the live cam in elk country,” said Tim Sears, the founder of HDOnTap. “Year after year, the Elk Cam is livestreamed to more than 1 million screens nationwide. This live cam’s allure lies in its unpredictability, showcasing the wildlife of Pennsylvania during daylight and nighttime with infrared.”
The Elk Cam is slated to run until the end of the bugling season, likely sometime in mid-October. The top time to see elk on camera is late in the afternoon.
The stream can be accessed on the Game Commission website at https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/WildlifeSpecies/Elk/Pages/default.aspx.
