Peak rut usually occurs from September 10-25 in most elk locales, and this timeframe is when the woods are the busiest. If I draw a really good limited tag, I will hunt during the peak rut.

The peak of the mating season, commonly called the “rut,” for the Pennsylvania elk herd occurs from mid-September through early October. Mature bulls weigh 700 to nearly 1,000 pounds.

It's estimated more than 3,000 elk are in the area during the mating season, which is prime time for elk watching and the major draw for more than 70,000 visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park ...

3. Don't Walk Past Elk to Get to Elk. I killed my last three archery bulls within a mile of a road or trailhead. The go deep and far theory is acceptable; however, more hunters use it now than ever.

“Remember elk are in rut this time of year and the males can be particularly aggressive and territorial,” the agency said. “Give them a wide berth while they are looking for love.” ...

A bull elk wandered through crowded Colorado cities looking for love during the height of mating season, also known as the rut, wildlife officials said. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast ...

A bull elk wandered through crowded Colorado cities looking for love during the height of mating season, also known as the rut, wildlife officials said. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast ...

A bull elk wandered through crowded Colorado cities looking for love during the height of mating season, also known as the rut, wildlife officials said. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast ...

A bull elk wandered through crowded Colorado cities looking for love during the height of mating season, also known as the rut, wildlife officials said. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast ...

A bull elk wandered through crowded Colorado cities looking for love during the height of mating season, also known as the rut, wildlife officials said. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast ...