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Elk antlers shed in late winter, early spring.
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Antler shedding season continues as elk, moose and deer drop their racks

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 14, 2025March 17, 2025

Elk, moose, and deer across the American West have entered antler shedding season, a natural yearly event where male animals drop their antlers as their hormone levels shift after the rut. The annual cycle of antler growth begins in spring, when antlers begin rapidly growing, in fact, antlers are the fastest growing bones in the […]

Photo of Bull Elk in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Rocky Mountain National Park begins meadow closures for elk rut

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 1, 2024August 29, 2024
Officials were notified July 21 of four elk shot near the Williams Ridge area along Bald Hills Road
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Authorities investigate illegal killing of four elk in Redwood National Park

Avatar photo by Park News July 30, 2024August 2, 2024

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