Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — As the leaves begin to change in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so does the behavior of elk. In the Cataloochee and Oconaluftee areas of the park, elk are ...

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A bull elk chases after his herd during the elk rut in Estes Park on Sept. 10. Locals and tourists alike have begun to flock to the eastern side of Rocky Mountain National Park and areas surrounding ...

ESTES PARK, Colo. — The elk mating period has begun in Colorado. Starting Sept. 1, Rocky Mountain National Park officials institute their annual closures to prevent disturbance and harassment of elk ...

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 ...

The elk rut is here, but what does that mean? If you’re not very familiar with these animals (like me when I moved here), here is an "elk 101" with common terms and fun facts for you to read before ...

The bugle of the bull elk is one sound I have waited a long time to hear. I had often heard of its elemental impact on those who hear it, but in the past, getting to hear it usually meant heading out ...

It is mid-September and Pennsylvania’s elk rut, or breeding season, is now in full swing. This annual event draws visitors from near and far as wildlife enthusiasts travel to Elk, Cameron and ...

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has made a handful of changes to improve the elk hunting license program. Here's what's new.

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