Is Roosevelt elk rut - Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~September. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each autumn Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) concentrate in low-elevation meadows and river valleys of the Hoh Rainforest.
Mature bulls become vocal and territorial during the breeding season, producing bugles and wallowing behavior that make them easier to locate at dawn and dusk.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center parking & viewing area |
| Hall of Mosses loop trailhead (Hoh Rainforest) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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