The bull elk are now in rut (breeding season). Check out the bull in front showing off his strength by “decorating” his antlers with branches and grasses. During the rut season, bulls use their impressive antlers to spar with rivals and impress potential mates, sometimes accessorizing with a little extra forest flair along the way. 📹: Keeper Deanna | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

During the fall rut, bull elk bugle, posture, and aggressively move cows to keep their harems tight. Even with a severe antler injury, this mature bull is still hormonally driven, vocal, and dominant—charging a cow to reposition her as the rut peaks. Wild behavior. Urban setting. 📍 Estes Park, Colorado #bullelk #elkrut #bugle #coloradowildlife #untamednature #wapiti #wildlifereels #foryoupageシ | The Untamed View