They can be seen in their natural habitat along many roadways encompassed by the 227 square-mile elk range. Best times for activity are at dawn and dusk. Cows live just north of Benezette and weigh up to 500 pounds. Most calves are born from the end of May to mid-June. They can weigh as much as 800 pounds.
Autumn is a particularly good time to hear the bugle call of the elk, especially on a moonlit night.
Sounds range from grunts to whistles, screams and roars. From a distance, they have been described as being similar to a musical flute. The Dent's Run viewing area is located near Benezette off of Route 555. Starting at the Benezette Hotel, travel north along Winslow Hill Road for 3.5 miles. Visitors may park here and take photographs, but feeding the elk is against the law.