Breathtaking Bugles Walk
*Semi-Private*
There are no words to describle how incredible this time of year is - it must been seen (& heard!) to be believed! Rut is all about the bulls & their need to impress the ladies, which leads to a long list of unique mating rituals, the most impressive of which is their breathtaking bugle.
Fully guided by Katie, one of the owners & operators of Narrows Edge Elk, this semi-private visit will get you closer, and teach you more about the elk rut than you ever thought possible. Throughout the walk, Katie will share her knowledge of this process, highlighting the bull's odd & often humorous rut behaviours, making this experience both entertaining and educational.
$25 per person. Due to the sensitive time of year, each walk will not exceed 20 people. Kids 2 & under are free. No Pets. You will be sharing this experience with a small group of others.
To book a private visit for your group during rut, check our availability here or contact us at narrowsedgeelk@gmail.com. We will consider last minute private bookings, pending our schedule.
Breathtaking Bugles Walk Includes:
-Semi-Exclusive, access to the farm, herd & hosts. Max 20 people booked per time slot
-Fully guided tour along our 1.7 km perimeter walking trail where we will share unique stories about our animals & farm. Visit will take approx. 1.5 hours.
-Opportunity to have a front row seat to the shenanigans of rut season, all while being serenaded by the bulls bugling
-A glimpse at our newest calves, born between mid-May & mid-July
-Plenty of antlers to see, touch and take pictures with, including our bull, Riker's, 2025 set - the largest grown in Ontario!
-Fresh Air, Wide Open Spaces, Peace & Quiet, & an Escape from the hustle & bustle of daily life
$25 per person. Kids 2 & under are free. No Pets.
To book a private visit for your group during rut, check our availability here or contact us at narrowsedgeelk@gmail.com. We will consider last minute private bookings, pending our schedule.
Please read "Important Info" below & Waiver/Release before booking.
IMPORTANT INFO - READ BEFORE BOOKING
Our 1.7km Perimeter Trail is not difficult to navigate, but does have areas of rough terrain and may be muddy. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear. Guests not wearing trail appropriate, closed toe footwear will not be permitted access to trail. Trail is not stroller/wagon friendly. Visitors must remain on the clearly marked trail at all times.
Elk views are guaranteed but we can't guarantee how close they will decide to come to the fence. Calm, quiet conversations and walking at a slow, steady pace will improve the experience for both you and the elk. Guests must remain 3' from fence at all times.
Yelling, calling, bugling at, or playing elk noises from a phone are considered harassment, and will stress the herd out. Visitors engaging in this behaviour will be asked to leave. Absolutely no pets allowed - the elk will not take kindly to them.
Semi-Private walks during rut are slotted for 2 hours, between 4 & 6 pm. After a short introduction & safety reminders, the guided walk will begin promptly by 4:20pm. No guests are allowed on the trail during rut without a guide, so make sure to arrive promptly at 4pm.
Due to our farm's strictly enforced biosecruty protocols, each group must check-in and check-out & provide the license plate numbers for any vehicles driven to farm. A waiver/release will be required to be signed upon arrival for each visitor.
Don't forget your camera, & bring some binoculars in case the elk are playing shy. Bug spray is highly recommended during warmer months.
We will email you a few days before your visit with important information & reminders.
REFUND POLICY
No Refunds. Trail is open rain or shine. Unused Reservations can be redeemed for a future visit of equal value, pending availability. Rescheduled visit date/time is at Narrows Edge Elk's discretion & must be pre-arranged in writing. narrowsedgeelk@gmail.com