Tim -

Reminds me of a young beaver that made it's way quite close to where I was fishing a couple times on an off-shoot of the South Fork of the Snake a couple years ago. That little critter wasn't even bothered by the normal movements of fly fishing. He didn't approach near as closely as your little guy did, but it was interesting how unafraid he was as he went about what seemed to be his normal routine.

One of the reasons I avoid crowded fishing places is the usual lack of wildlife in such places. As Joe said "There's more to fishing than fishing." If it ever gets to be just about fishing, I think I'll try to redeem myself by giving away all my gear !!

John

P.S. About a month ago, these three little guys all passed within a matter of several feet from me as I stood, like you, very quietly as they approached and then went upon their way.