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Lauren
Jun 16, 2013Explorer
Good info here to be sure.
Having lived in Estes Park, CO for 8 years I could write a book about stupid people and elk!
One chapter would be about the guy - against all warnings - got between a bull and his harem during rut. This is, trust me, NOT a good plan. Well, the bull took off after him and he ran around a car parked in the lot. Bull came right over the hood after him. Probably do not have to tell you what about 1200# or so of not too happy bull elk does to a car hood and windshield! And it was not the guy's car; belonged to someone else. The "discussion" between the guy and the car owner would be the next chapter in the book! :-)
Be respective of wildlife and your personal animals. We love our dog very much and would not take a chance with here on posted "No dogs" trails.
Be safe.
Having lived in Estes Park, CO for 8 years I could write a book about stupid people and elk!
One chapter would be about the guy - against all warnings - got between a bull and his harem during rut. This is, trust me, NOT a good plan. Well, the bull took off after him and he ran around a car parked in the lot. Bull came right over the hood after him. Probably do not have to tell you what about 1200# or so of not too happy bull elk does to a car hood and windshield! And it was not the guy's car; belonged to someone else. The "discussion" between the guy and the car owner would be the next chapter in the book! :-)
Be respective of wildlife and your personal animals. We love our dog very much and would not take a chance with here on posted "No dogs" trails.
Be safe.
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