WILSON, Wyo. — A traffic jam on Moose-Wilson road last evening, Sept. 22 was caused by a group of elk, making their way across the road.
The backup occurred around 6 p.m. yesterday when the group elk, mostly comprised of cows, a few calves, and two mature bull elk began crossing Moose-Wilson Road near Linn Ranch Road.
During the rut cows, calves, and yearlings form harems with one or two mature bulls. The harem is formed by bugles from the bulls, trying to attract cows to mate with. The rut begins in September and lasts through October, with peak rut attributed to Sept. 21.
A bull could be heard bugling with chirps and mews exchanged as the group crossed the road. Wildlife is especially active during this time of year. motorists are reminded to slow down for wildlife, especially at dawn and dusk and follow all posted speed limits.
