Choose your champion as elks go horn to horn for the title of ‘Ultimate Elk Bachelor.’
Many have heard of " Fat Bear Week , " the annual unofficial contention hosted by Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska , lionize the local bears as they chunk up in homework for wintertime hibernation . But it ’s meter to celebrate the instinctive actions of another masterful North American mammal .
Colorado ’s " Elk Rutting Season ” and coincidingEstes Park Elk Festcelebration commemorates nature in its purest ( and most raucous ) form — campaign for the deed of conveyance of the ultimate “ Elk bachelor . ”
Autumn in Rocky Mountain National Park is already unbelievably scenic , with golden Aspen foliage coloring the towing peaks and igniting each slope in a fervent faux blaze . But decrease on the Front Range also means the chance for bystander to find ( from a safe distance ) the awe - invigorate sight of century of elk bulls gathering in the vale and transform the mountains and meadows into another sort of becharm show hosted by Mother Nature .
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Elk rut time of year ( an " Elktoberfest ” of kind ) showcases the spectacle and mystique of the lofty bull elk male as they attempt to conquer all contender in a chance to be the pack ’s alpha — likeThe Bachelorbut with saddle horn and a lot bugling .
Their bugles ring throughout the valley in a one - of - a - variety display as these elk strut their stuff and hammer it out , head to head , fight back to emerge as the pack ’s one true loss leader in the ultimate show of strength ( and suavity )
And from September 28 - 29 , attendees of Estes Park Elk Fest can enjoy this gratis event at Bond Park in Estes Park to learn about the " wapiti " ( the Native American name for elk ) through solid food , music , aboriginal American traditions and bugling contest , honor these special animals .
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touch in activities like Native American dancing , storytelling , and music , as well as the " Keep Wildlife Wild " and " Rocky Mountain Elk " video presentation , which offer education on environmental principles to keep nature wild . It ’s a unique , family line - friendly happening featuring a lineup of local vender , euphony , food trucks , bugling contests , and a hoi polloi of live entertainment .
