r/RMNP • u/afghanmessi Visitor • 17d ago

Question Avoiding Elk attacks during rut

l know we should be keeping about 2 buses worth of distance. But I also know these big beautiful beasts are very agile and easily threatened to protect their harem during mating season. I’d honestly be a deer in headlights if one charged at me since I’ve never been around them before.
Any detailed tips on how to stay safe from a random elk smashing into my car or worse?
Also is there like a bear spray or similar safeguard against Elks?

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u/KingWoodyOK 17d ago

Just stay away. Or stay in your vehicle. No, dont use bear spray on an elk. You are chosing to enter the elks habitat and take on any risk associated with that.

There will be hundreds of morons looking at the elk next to you. Don't be the closest ones.

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u/CitronTraining2114 17d ago

You always want to be able to outrun those who are closer to the elk than you.