1.2K views · 135 reactions | I took Isabelle outside to visit the animals. She had so much fun and loved petting the donkeys, seeing the cows, and sitting on Captain Jack. Her favorite part was throwing snowballs for Dixie to catch and I took the cutest video of her laughing. I’m hoping I can get Paul to make this my ringtone  | West Elk Equine | Facebook

The elk mating season (rut) generally occurs from early September to mid-October. Bull elk bugle to announce their availability to females (cows) and to warn other bulls. When answered, bulls move toward one another and sometimes engage in battle where they crash their antlers together and wrestle for dominance. It is a dangerous time as bull elk will consider people and cars threats and charge. Always keep your distance and, if charged, retreat to shelter in a building or vehicle as quickly as