<human>:  When is the best time to see the elk on the Oregon coast?
<bot>: The best time to see elk is in the fall, when they are rutting. Elk are very social animals, and they will often gather in large groups to mate and fight. During the rut, the males will fight each other for dominance, and the females will mate with the strongest male. The rut usually lasts for about a month, and the males will fight until one of them is killed.