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

It's officially Elk mating season in New Mexico. Breeding season usually starts in September and lasts until early November. During this time male elk, bulls, will challenge each other to be able to mate with female elk, called cows, in the harem. | KOAT

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