🦌🍁 Respect the Rut: Stay Safe, Keep Wildlife Wild 🍁🦌 The elk rut is one of the most breathtaking experiences in Estes Park. The bugle of a bull elk echoing through the mountains… the golden leaves glowing in the evening sun… it’s nature at its most powerful. 🌄 But here’s the truth: elk during rut are not just “posing for pictures.” Bulls are on high alert — protecting their cows, challenging rivals, and ready to charge if they feel threatened. That’s why it’s so important to give them space