"They're babies!" Ever heard so many Elks scream?

Colorado is home to the largest population of elk — about 280,000 animals, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. And when It's mating season for elk in places like Estes Park, it's a common sight to see traffic jams. The season, which typically lasts until mid-October, is a time when mature bulls drive young bulls from the herd and try to attract the attention of cows to form harems. Visitors are urged to maintain proper wildlife safety amid the elk mating season, a time also known as the rut. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zmtcsB Subscribe to get the latest Denver and Colorado news from Denver7 on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3eUxzEf 24/7 streaming Denver7 news. Watch on your computer or phone anytime: https://www.denver7.com/live Denver7 News is home to in-depth and breaking news and weather across Colorado and stories of hope and positivity from Denver7 Gives on Denver7.com. Read the headlines anytime: https://www.denver7.com/ Live stream Colorado weather anytime, 24/7 from Denver7: https://www.denver7.com/liveweather