Animals, Wildlife Found In The Cook Forest Area
Northwestern Pennsylvania is a recreational paradise. Cook Forest State Park, which has the largest stand of virgin timber on the entire east coast, adjoins Clear Creek State Park and is nearby the extensive Allegheny National Forest.
Our forests are populated with many hardwoods, which produce ample food for our animal population. Whitetail deer spotting is a popular pastime in our area. Black bear are frequently spotted as well. Some of the animals that can be found in our area include:
- Raccoons
- Porcupines
- Gray, black, and red squirrels
- Red and gray foxes
- Coyotes
- Black bears
- Possums
- Geese and ducks
- Whitetail Deer
- Turkeys
- Ruffeled Grouse
- Ringneck Phesants
Black Bears in Cook Forest
The population of black bears in Pennsylvania has been increasing for years. We have the third largest population of black bears, trailing only Alaska and Washington State.
With the Winter arriving late this year and being so mild, many of the bears didn't go into hibernation and could be spotted raiding the dumpsters even into January!
Cook Forest Area Wildlife Photos
