Each year, as the days of summer dwindle and the colors of fall begin to emerge in the Pacific Northwest, an otherworldly sound during Roosevelt elk's mating season fills the air in the foothills of Mount Rainier at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, about an hour from Seattle. | Reuters

59K views · 2.3K reactions | The elk mating season (rut) generally...

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