Wildlife Photo Gallery: Animals Common In The Cook Forest State Park 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. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has all the laws pertaining to hunting, trapping and observing game at night [commonly known as spotlighting]. Know the laws.
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 Facts
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.
White-tailed Deer Facts
Pa has more deer than all states except Texas and Michigan. White-tailed deer are also considered the most challenging deer species to hunt.
Cook Forest Area Wildlife Photo Gallery
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| Raccoon | Black Bear |
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| Family of Geese | White-tailed Deer |
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| Wild Turkey | Gray Squirrel |
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| Ruffed Grouse | Red Fox |