Sound up! It’s Elk Bugling Season in Banff National Park 📢 Each fall, bull elk produce their distinctive bugling calls as part of the rutting (mating) season. These loud, high-pitched sounds serve several important purposes: 🦌 To establish dominance over other males 🦌 To attract females for mating 🦌 To communicate strength and fitness Bugling can carry over long distances, especially during the early morning and late evening hours. If you hear bugling on the trails, it’s a sign that elk are

The elk mating season (rut) generally occurs from early September to mid-October. During this time, elk gather in mixed herds—many females and calves, with a few bulls nearby. Bulls will challenge other bulls in loud and strenuous fights. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/elk.htm to learn more. | Yellowstone National Park