2009 Elk Treks

This year elk treks have been great. We have seen a lot of elk and elk activity. It was interesting to watch how the interaction changed as we entered the elk rut time of year. Leaves are changing, bull elk are bugling and gathering their harem of cows, bulls fighting each other to establish dominance… it’s is all very cool to watch.

What is your favorite elk experience? Never had one? Well, you definitely need to come along and let us give you one.

Mine was watching 2 massive bulls protecting their cows from the other surrounding 8 bulls by charging and bugling at them. What was really awesome, was when they accidentally stood head to head. The bigger one bugled and the other followed in bugle, then the bigger bull turned and charged head on into the other. Cracked antlers for just a few seconds, the smaller one backed down and the huge bull went to claim his trophy. We watched all that action just 30 yards away. You can watch it here:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/video/video.php?v=103797616300439. That was my favorite experience but it is hard to choose. I have had so many.

- Brett Martin, Nature Quest Guide