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Friday, September 15, 2023
The Rut Is On The size and shape of a bull elk’s antlers are very important to the rut. Perfectly matched and symmetrical antlers show off how healthy he is. Females typically want to mate with males who have the largest, most symmetrical antlers. If a bull’s antlers are crooked or misshapen, he may be sick or injured and the females don’t want to pass on those genes. During breeding season, the males also use their antlers to display dominance with the other bulls. See page 33 for rut safety tips.
Photo by Brad Manard www.rmnphotographer.com
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