Yellowstone National Park tourists hoping to witness elk behavior during the seasonal rut were treated to an awesome sight Friday at the North Entrance.
It involved what Yellowstone Concierge described as a 'massive stud' elk guarding his harem and bugling his warning to other male elk.
"Could it be a worthy contender for Elk 24?" Yellowstone Concierge asked via Instagram, in reference to a giant bull elk famous for his mating-season prowess in the Mammoth Hot Springs area.
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The footage, posted below, shows the park entrance and motorists stopped to glimpse of the majestic animal and its enormous antlers, indicating a mature elk.
Elk are abundant in Yellowstone in summer and fall,
numbering 10,000 to 20,000 animals in various herds.
Their massive antlers lend a stately appearance, which appealing to wildlife photographers.
The elk rut, or mating season, occurs from early September to mid-October.
The North Entrance leads to Mammoth Hot Springs, which is a prime spot for viewing during the rut.
The North Entrance is not generally an elk-viewing hot spot, but the animals are encountered just inside the park and outside in the gateway town of Gardiner.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Watch: Massive 'stud' elk snarls traffic at Yellowstone entrance
