The last half of September brings Alaskan bull moose out of hiding.  Bulls feed little or not at all for a couple weeks in latter September and early October.  They have just one thing on their minds, cows.

Alaskan bull moose grunts as it travels in search of cows.

A large bull rubs his antlers on willows.

Bull moose travel over long distances in their search for cows.  Some moose gather for the rut in the same place year after year.  These places are called leks.

Bull courting his cow.

A couple bulls size each other up.

Shoving matches help sort out the pecking order.  Occasionally these conflicts turn violent.

This magestic bull is the undisputed king of the valley and the bull of choice for the cows.