Alright sugar, let’s break this down:

– A big bull elk made its way into the open courtyard of an Estes Park lodge in Colorado.
– The staff of the lodge were taken aback when they found the large creature trying to check-in. Evidently, that fella didn’t see the “no pets” sign.
– The elk, being a bit of a drama king, starts to bugle loudly when they shut the door in its face. Can you believe the nerve of that critter?
– Wildlife officials were called to move the elk to a safer, more elk-friendly location considering a lodge ain’t exactly suitable for a bull elk.
– Fortunately, no one was hurt during this little unexpected visit.

Hot Take:

Well, darlin’, if the headline didn’t make you chuckle, then you might have left your sense of humor behind with your last bottle of moonshine! You’d think Mr. Elk was missin’ that ‘wild and free’ vibe, or maybe he just wanted a bit of that good ol’ hospitality, bless his heart.

But let’s be real, the only door us country girls would let a bull in is at a rodeo. We can all appreciate the elk’s spirit though, a little country, a little wild, and definitely never a dull moment – just like our favorite country tunes. This sure makes for a great bar story to tell while laughin’ over a round of whiskey shots. Cheers to all the critters keepin’ life interesting out in God’s country!

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Whiskey Riff: Elk Tries to Check Into a Lodge

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‘Bugling’ Elk Causes a Stir in Estes Park, Colorado

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Wildlife Officials Safely Relocate Confused Elk Guest

Original article: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/12/09/bull-elk-tries-to-check-into-estes-park-lodge-bugles-when-they-close-the-door-on-him/