Elk

The Elk or commonly known as wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest species in the deer family and one of the largest land mammals in North America. Elk are found forest the forest edges.
Bulls engage in ritualized mating behaviors during the rut, including posturing, antler wrestling (sparring), and bugling, a loud series of vocalizations called a “Bugle”. If you have never heard an Elk bugle you have missed out on one of the iconic sounds of nature in the wild.
A dominate Bull gathers a Harem of cows and will fight vigorously to defend them.
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  • Bull Elk, note the broken antler most likely broken defending his cows.

    Bull Elk, note the broken antler most likely broken defending his cows.

  • Madison River Rut

    Madison River Rut

  • Togetherr we stand in the river.

    Togetherr we stand in the river.

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  • Fall is time for the Elk to be in Rut, Bull Elk Bugleing.

    Fall is time for the Elk to be in Rut, Bull Elk Bugleing.

  • The bugle, Bull Elk Yellowstone National Park.

    The bugle, Bull Elk Yellowstone National Park.

  • The Bugle

    The Bugle

  • Elk Cow watches bugleing Bull.

    Elk Cow watches bugleing Bull.

  • Bull Elk, Harem Master, Yellowstone, Elk Rut.

    Bull Elk, Harem Master, Yellowstone, Elk Rut.

  • Majestic Bull Elk

    Majestic Bull Elk

  • Tall weeds in Yellowstone

    Tall weeds in Yellowstone

  • Bull Elk drinking from the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park.

    Bull Elk drinking from the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park.

  • Rutting Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

    Rutting Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

  • Bull Elk, Northern Range at Mammouth Hot Spring.  His Cows were below him.

    Bull Elk, Northern Range at Mammouth Hot Spring. His Cows were below him.

  • A Northern Range Bull Elk at Mammouth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.

    A Northern Range Bull Elk at Mammouth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.

  • Bulk Elk, number 10, a famous Yellow Bull.  He is getting old and past his prime

    Bulk Elk, number 10, a famous Yellow Bull. He is getting old and past his prime

  • Spring Elk in Velvet

    Spring Elk in Velvet

  • Antlers, a Wonderful Spread

    Antlers, a Wonderful Spread

  • Bull Elk in Velvet

    Bull Elk in Velvet

  • Bull Elk and Calf of the year.

    Bull Elk and Calf of the year.

  • Bull and Cow Elk, sniff test during rut

    Bull and Cow Elk, sniff test during rut

  • Bull Elk, Yellowstone, Madison River

    Bull Elk, Yellowstone, Madison River

  • Cow and Bull Elk, Madison River

    Cow and Bull Elk, Madison River

  • Bull Elk and Cow

    Bull Elk and Cow

  • Master of the Meadow During Rut

    Master of the Meadow During Rut

  • Velvet

    Velvet

    One of the best butt shots I have taken and I have take many.

  • He Has Me Covered

    He Has Me Covered

    Bull Elk in Velvet he slowly browsed and walk at me. I was continually backing up.

  • Bull Elk in Yellowstone

    Bull Elk in Yellowstone

    Photographed just at dark during the rut.

  • Rutting Bull Elk

    Rutting Bull Elk

    Photographed just at dark, in Yellowstone, during this year's rut.

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    Fall is time for the Elk to be in Rut, Bull Elk Bugleing.
    The bugle, Bull Elk Yellowstone National Park.
    The Bugle