Elk Rut in Rocky Mountain National Park, September/October 2026

The Elk Rut in Ricky Mountain National Park attracts thousands of visitors every year, and for good reason. From mid September to Mid October, Colorado Elk hers gather in large numbers on low lying meadows in the Park, and spectacular scenes of bravery and dare-do ensue that are simply breath-taking and humbling. Join me and my camera as we witness the very stuff of life.