With the extreme heat and humidity we’ve had in elk country lately the elk tend to head for cover pretty directly after sunrise. The thermal cover offered by Hemlocks and various Pines and Spruce species combined with fresh cold springs often found in the same areas act as Mother Natures air conditioner and provide some relief from the high temperatures. We caught this guy heading for the Hemlocks this morning shortly after daylight… | Elk County Outfitters

75K views · 1.4K reactions | Only five more wake ups to the general elk season! The anticipation is building and game plans are starting to take shape. Last minute gear checks and packing is on everyones mind and some of the bulls are still feeling frisky… | Elk County Outfitters | Facebook

Downtown Gassaway Braxton County, West Virginia Gassaway is a town in Braxton County, West Virginia, incorporated in 1905 and named for Senator Henry Gassaway Davis. It grew as a railroad hub for the Coal & Coke Railroad, becoming a key stop between Elkins and Charleston, and is known for its small-town charm, rich railroad history, and proximity to outdoor recreation like the Elk River. [History and Growth] ●Railroad Boom: The town's development was spurred by the Coal & Coke Railroad, which es

77K views · 1.7K reactions | Here's an otterly cool video out of an Elk County stream. Be sure to watch to the end with sound on! Pennsylvania Game Commission Land Management Group Supervisor Jason Wagner recently caught this river otter hunting a stream in Elk County. It appears the river otter caught a tasty crayfish based on the "crunches" at the end. | Pennsylvania Game Commission | Facebook