Otters are so friendly!!

[BilletHead]

6 hours ago, run2jeepn said:

Otters are very mean and smart. I do a lot of night fishing. One of my spots I like is below the Dam at Lake Springfield. 99% of the time I can be the only one down there overnight during the week.

Well, last year I happened to go over night 2 nights in a row. If anyone is familiar with that spot. There are 2 islands below. An older gentleman was on the 1st island and I was on the 2nd. I kept hearing what I thought was birds, but it was otters. Their chirps were echoing off the surroundings. Next thing I knew the old man is yelling and throwing everything he had around him at something. He was cursing and throwing rocks. Went on for a good 10min. I was laughing to myself, because I thought it was just a raccoon. As they always sneak up and try to steal bait. 

Well that very next night. I was out at the same spot. Only one there. Heard those Chirps again. Still thinking it was birds. Well an otter came up out of the water right in front of me. Making that chirping noise and acting really aggressive. I stood up and started to walk back and pick up hand full of rocks. 

This is were it got sketchy. As the 1st one was making a huge fuss in front of me. (12 o'clock) less then 10ft away. I heard something behind me off to the side. A freaking another one was coming (4 o'clock).  So now I'm trying to keep track of these two otters. Next thing I know a 3rd one at my (8 o'clock). I'm freaking surrounded by them. I spent what seemed like forever, trying to scare them off, but man they wouldn't back down. They finally gave up, but it was the craziest thing I have ever had happen to me fishing. 

They tried to attack me like freaking Raptors from Jurassic Park. I finished fishing that night and they didn't come back. I spent the rest of the night on Google searching river otter attacks. It's not uncommon at all. Even Alaska Conservation Dept. released a warning that they have seen an increase in aggressive Otters and they can't explain way. I found a ton of stories. 

Singapore as such a large population of River Otters. They have Otter Gang fights. Google that one. Its nuts. I'd post a link, but I'm at work.

 

 

 

 

 

           

    Thanks for sharing your story.  Makes one think what is lurking in the nocturnal darkness. I used to get the epee jeebeies walking in the dark turkey or deer hunting. Not so much anymore but that feeling may be coming back.

      There are giant river otters in the amazon. Up to six foot long and seventy-five pounds. UGH! 

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Can we shoot them?   Is there a “season”?

Edit:    Looks like just trapping.   

[BilletHead]

28 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Can we shoot them?   Is there a “season”?

Edit:    Looks like just trapping.   

           Yep, you have it but it's always open if they get in your backyard in the burbs and damage something or attack you, Pete. 😀

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3 hours ago, BilletHead said:

           Yep, you have it but it's always open if they get in your backyard in the burbs and damage something or attack you, Pete. 😀

HOA nazis will be all over em.   Those overgrown rats will wish they were stuck in a leg snare when they get done with them.  😂

[BilletHead]

1 hour ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

HOA nazis will be all over em.   Those overgrown rats will wish they were stuck in a leg snare when they get done with them.  😂

              I bet it's against the law to fart in your neighborhood.😁

[fishinwrench]

3 minutes ago, BilletHead said:

              I bet it's against the law to fart in your neighborhood.😁

Farting is a misdemeanor.  Sh!ting your pants is a felony. 

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2 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Farting is a misdemeanor.  Sh!ting your pants is a felony. 

Gotta keep the rif raf out and the property values up.   Priorities man.   If you’re going to shat yourself go inside.  

[jdmidwest]

Missouri is a "Stand your ground State".  That covers you for anything, man or beast that is threatening your life.

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, jdmidwest said:

Missouri is a "Stand your ground State".  That covers you for anything, man or beast that is threatening your life.

Karen felt "scared to death" so she is justified in shooting the paperboy.   😅

[jdmidwest]

8 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Karen felt "scared to death" so she is justified in shooting the paperboy.   😅

You may need to back it up with proof. 

I was wondering if anyone was going to test it during the covid pandemic. Being attacked by a coughing, spitting live virus carrier that was acting stupid in public.  Remember those idiots that were going for "herd immunity"?