Annual meadow closures in Rocky Mountain National Park, effective starting Sept. 1, will prohibit travel through certain areas from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. Closures will remain in effect through Oct. 31, according to a press release from the park.

Areas that are closed include meadow areas in Horseshoe Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, Harbison Meadow and Holzwarth Meadow, according to the release. To support elk during their fall mating season and to ensure visitor safety, these areas will be closed to all travel on foot or via horseback off established roads and trails.

Additionally, some fishing locations that require walking through closed meadow areas will be closed to fishing between the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. According to the release, closures include spots along the Fall River, Thompson River and Colorado River.

Park officials urged visitors to take caution and ensure a safe distance of 75 feet away when viewing wildlife, reminding visitors that they are responsible for preventing the disturbance of elk and other wildlife.

“Don’t keep approaching wildlife until they react to you,” the park stated in a Facebook post.

Elk calling and the use of spotlights or vehicle headlights for spotting wildlife is prohibited within Rocky Mountain National Park, the post stated.