146K views · 3K reactions | This buck was using both his eyes and nose looking for a doe! #rut #buck #deer #hunt | Grant Woods | Facebook

Rut roh... it's that time of year again! Changes in moose behavior are a clear sign that fall, and the rut, is just around the corner. As testosterone surges and temperatures cool, bull moose are more active, spend less time eating, and become preoccupied with making bold breeding season statements through visual displays, vocalizations, and scent. During your next visit, listen for his deep voice, and watch for his "epic" battles with unsuspecting saplings. You might also notice velvet shedding

Incredible Moose Rut Pit Behavior | Daily Reptile

50K views · 1.1K reactions | Stand back! These bucks are duking it...

148K views · 4.5K reactions | It’s a fall brawl, y’all   Two thousand pounds of brawn, locked in a battle of strength and determination. This is a typical mating season elk rut, where males compete to prove themselves as viable partners for their females. #AmericasNationalParks is now streaming on Disney+. | National Geographic Animals | Facebook

This photographer is in camouflage to capture the onset of the rutting season up close! 🦌😯 | Furry Tails