Small Streams, August 22nd, 2023

Is that fly fisher getting too close?

Visiting many of our small streams means traveling to relatively remote places. While “hustle and bustle” reigns on many of our icon waters, tranquility reigns around the remote places and is a major attraction for many of us. On visiting these special places, it is good to remember that with respect to resident wildlife, we are the invaders. Thus measures to minimize contact with them are in ours and their best interests. Yes, we carry bear spray and perhaps a claxon horn in areas of high bear populations, but being aware that any wildlife can be stressed by our presence is appropriate. So when visiting any of our numerous back country waters be ready to provide any nearby bear, moose, elk, deer and others a comfortable distance for continuing their tranquility.