# @co_gazette on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CwlItemvlOc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69786940-co-gazette-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-08-30T19:20:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Colorado Springs Gazette (@co_gazette) — https://gondola.cc/co_gazette

## Caption

Each year, from about mid-September through mid-October, Colorado's elk population enters its fall mating season. Not only does this mean that the elk will become more active, fights between male members of the species will take place and loud 'bugle' calls will be made as males attempt to attract potential mates in order to build a harem.

It's also worth noting that all of this action isn't exclusive to the Colorado backcountry, with elk traveling from higher terrain into mountain towns like Estes Park, flooding parks, streets and golf courses in the process.

As a result of the elk rut, expect various closures in natural spots around the state, put in place to limit impacts to this cervid-species' natural behavior and to help prevent dangerous human-wildlife interactions.

Read more about closures and how you can safely see these majestic animals at the link in our bio.
#elkrut #colorado

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