Elk Rut in Estes Park | Bull Elks Bugle and Battle for the Herd on the Golf Course 4K

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A big bull elk bugles as more bulls lock antlers on the golf course. Eventually, this small herd swims across the lake to find rest under the pine trees. An iconic Colorado wildlife spectacle that happens every fall!

September is peak rut around Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Elk Bugles advertise dominance, and sparring displays strength as bulls attempt to gain control of the herd. This footage was captured using a long lens from a safe distance. If you visit, give sparring bulls extra space and keep dogs leashed.

Filmed & recorded along the paved Lake Estes trail, Estes Park, Colorado, September 2026.

Gear used to create this video:
Sony A6700 + Sigma 16-300mm lens. No stock footage or AI

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