3.1K views · 108 reactions | The mating season for elk and moose is coming to an end as we move into the end of October. Here's a moose spotting scope video from guide Laura Krusheski. | Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures | Facebook

Rut roh... it's that time of year again! Changes in moose behavior are a clear sign that fall, and the rut, is just around the corner. As testosterone surges and temperatures cool, bull moose are more active, spend less time eating, and become preoccupied with making bold breeding season statements through visual displays, vocalizations, and scent. During your next visit, listen for his deep voice, and watch for his "epic" battles with unsuspecting saplings. You might also notice velvet shedding

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The elk mating season (rut) generally occurs from early September to mid-October. Bull elk bugle to announce their availability to females (cows) and to warn other bulls. When answered, bulls move toward one another and sometimes engage in battle where they crash their antlers together and wrestle for dominance. It is a dangerous time as bull elk will consider people and cars threats and charge. Always keep your distance and, if charged, retreat to shelter in a building or vehicle as quickly as