Not even park rangers are off limits for angry bull elk.

Ford and his wife had driven from Shreveport, La., spending the night in a van parked nearby, to witness the annual drama of elk rutting season in one of Colorado’s favorite mountain towns.

I soon realized that one year’s whitetail rut was not like the next, despite the common understanding that the high point of the breeding season happened exactly the same every year. I would ...

Obviously, this tourist was nowhere close to that distance. Park visitors horrified by tourist's reckless encounter with wild ...

If you're planning a vacation later this year, our guide how to enjoy elk rutting season safely will help you make the most of the experience while staying safe.

With elk rutting season approaching, Rocky Mountain National Park will implement overnight closures in select areas of the park beginning Tuesday. Rangers have expanded the hours of closures this ...

During the rut, or mating season, the male elk's distinctive call brings female elk and tourists alike to Estes Park, Colorado Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners Terms of ...

thousands of visitors are drawn to Estes Park to watch herds of elk gather in the valley for their mating season, or “rut.” With this popular activity comes the responsibility for everyone to ...