A young bull elk lurking about just outside of the harem of the dominate bull, biding his time during the fall of 2020. We are fortunate to be able to witness the rut each fall in Rocky Mountain National Park as the bull elk compete for the attention of the female elk. John Muir once … Continue reading POTW: A Young Bull Elk
A mighty bull elk bugling in RMNP There is always more to the story than what the picture tells of this elk bugling in RMNP. It was a Saturday evening not to terribly long ago when we happened upon this bull elk in a clearing near the south end of the Kawuneeche Valley. The bull … Continue reading POTW: Elk Bugling in RMNP
Watching over the herd... The fall rut is nearing its peak as a bull elk watches over his harem on the western slopes of Rocky Mountain National Park. Nearby there are two younger bull elk lurking about wanting to compete for the harem however they bide their time on the fringes. Most likely not wanting … Continue reading POTW: The Fall Rut…