Wapiti

My wife and I traveled to Estes Park National Park for a wedding.  It’s a special time of year here.  The elk are abundant and the haunting sounds of their bugling echos for miles.  The call begins with deep, resonant tones that rise rapidly to a high-pitched squeal before dropping to a series of grunts. The air is cool with a touch of winter’s bite and aspens are turning into a dazzling gold. The elk rut is a time when bulls, vie for the hearts of their female counterparts. Their goal is to prove their prowess and win the loyalty of a harem of females. The bulls become more aggressive during this season, charging at each other and locking antlers as they battle over dominant status and mating rights.  Take a peek at the EXTRAS.