“Elk can be very aggressive this time of year, when females have young calves to protect,” said Estes Park Police Chief Wes Kufeld.
Kufeld recommends always keeping an eye out for elk with young, and avoiding them completely whenever possible.
See the story for more info, and tips for safe elk viewing from the Estes Park Police Department. Two of the most important, to me anyway:
Keep pets secured on a leash and do not allow them to bark at, lunge at, or chase wildlife.
If an animal is carefully watching you and appears “jumpy” when you move, you are too close. Do not imitate an elk call, or bugle.
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