Bull elk can be extremely dangerous during the rut, and the National Park Service warns that you must stay a minimum of 25 yards away from all wildlife in early autumn. "Stay alert!

Elk-watching is entertaining in Estes Park every year during rutting season, but people watching can be infuriating as many visitors get too close to the wildlife.

The elk rut takes place from late September to late October in Yellowstone National Park, home to the largest free-roaming elk herd in the U.S.During this time, it is particularly important to ...

The elk rut differs greatly from the deer rut in that dominant, or “herd” bulls assemble harems of cows that can number two dozen animals or more.

2. Attend a ranger talk. Many ranger-led discussions that take place during autumn will mention the elk rut, but for an ungulate-specific talk, attend the Elk Migration Chat at the Kawuneeche Visitor ...

Video: Watch elk rutting for dominance during sunset at Cannon Beach Published: Oct. 25, 2024, 1:33 p.m. A still from a video shot by Eric Francis of two bull elk fighting on Cannon Beach during ...

Elk are entering their mating season, also known as the elk rut. Beginning September 1, annual meadow closures go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent park visitors from ...

Folks in Estes Park have a word for visitors who get too close to the elk, or stop their cars in traffic: "tourons," as in tourist morons. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.