RMNP Elk
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Contributors to this thread:
elvspec 07-Jul-20
altitude sick 07-Jul-20
Ucsdryder 07-Jul-20
elvspec 07-Jul-20
Trophyhill 07-Jul-20
Ermine 07-Jul-20
From: elvspec
07-Jul-20
So I was on the west side of Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park about 2 weeks ago and came across a small herd of elk, around 15 of em with, cows, small bulls and a herd bull. I was surprised when they started bugling and the herd bull ran off chasing another bull into the trees. Don't have any experience with Elk but I thought that bugling and chasing was a rut thing. Seems early for this sort of activity right? Just curious. Thx

From: altitude sick
07-Jul-20
I have Farm raised elk near me and they bugle year round. I think Predation and pressure shuts them up.

From: Ucsdryder
07-Jul-20
I heard elk bulging in early June last year. They were on a ranch without a worry in the world.

From: elvspec
07-Jul-20
ok, well that answers that. Was just sort of surprised but sort of what i figured. Thx

From: Trophyhill
07-Jul-20
That is most definitely picturesque Pig Doc!

From: Ermine
07-Jul-20
I’ve heard elk bugling in April, June and July. They can bugle year round. Just like a turkey gobble

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