The annual elk breeding season, known as the rut, is underway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The rut can be exciting to witness, but it can also be dangerous, as elk are especially ...

Fields in the Cataloochie area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed to tourist during elk breeding season, the park says. NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg Hungry bears are typically a ...

At least two bull elk have been sighted in southern Wisconsin in recent weeks as the animals search for mates in their fall breeding season.

When humans fall into a rut, it’s understood that our lives have become routine and boring. When a road becomes rutted, overuse in wet conditions have resulted in a dangerous drive. But if you’re a ...

Colder weather is working in hunters’ favor this fall. Recent cold fronts and snow dustings in nearby high-elevation areas ...

In new study, scientists document unprecedented wolf behavior in Wyoming, challenging assumptions about denning and pack ...

(WLUK) -- As hunting season approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to know what their target is -- and isn't. According to the DNR, hunters should familiarize ...

Hungry bears are typically a source of concern in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but a new warning has been issued to avoid getting within 50 yards of the majestic elk. It’s elk breeding season, ...