20K views · 1.1K reactions | The sound of September It's that time of the year when elk begin their migrations and begin looking for mates during the rut (breeding season). During the rut, elk bulls may fight, bugle and protect their harems (cows & calves). This time of the year also means elk bulls can become agitated if any other animal, object or person appears to pose a challenge. Always stay far away from all wildlife! | Colorado Parks and Wildlife | Facebook

Idaho Fish and Game biologists look at a variety of things when considering what potential big game seasons might be. These include the number of animals harvested in the previous seasons, success rates of hunters, results from winter helicopter surveys, survival rates of radio-collared animals and weather, including both summer and winter conditions. These help set the range of seasons that Fish and Game might offer. In this video, State Wildlife Manager Rick Ward discusses how the season setti