Heartbreak on the Fenceline: A Bull Elk in the Rut 🦌💔⛰️ The sound of a bugling elk can stop you in your tracks. In this video, a powerful bull cries out again and again—his voice echoing through the valley—as he runs along a fence. On the other side, just out of reach, are his cows. Separated by the barrier, he’s desperate to rejoin them. His pacing, his calls, and his restless energy are signs of the elk rut—the fall mating season, when bulls gather and protect their harems. Normally, he woul

Love (hmmm?) is in the air as Bull elk bugle during the early morning and evening hours in Rocky Mountain National Park. During the months of September and October, the elk rut, or mating season, is happening. During this special time of the year, Bull elk are working to attract mates while asserting their dominance over other Bull elk. Listen to the deep tones that rise to a high-pitched series of calls. Have you heard an elk bugle yet this year? Elk viewing is a popular activity many enjoy thi

🦌🎶 The Haunting Call of the Rockies: The Elk Bugle 🎶🦌 If you’ve ever stood in Moraine Park on a crisp fall evening, you know the sound. The sun dips low, the meadow glows golden, and a bull elk throws back his head… then comes that haunting, spine-tingling bugle that echoes across the valley. It’s one of the most unforgettable sounds in nature. Here’s why the elk bugle is so incredible: ✨ What it means – During the rut (mating season), bulls bugle to show off their strength. It’s a message t