i have the same pet peave Grandpa cept about a different critter. I truely hate the ignerent people that feed gaters. By doing so they teach the gaters to aproach the boat or bank and expect something to eat. In the old days a gater saw you coming he would run and hide. Now in some areas, including several state parks, when ya fishing the gaters come to you. I have had to slap one on the head with a paddle to stop it from climbing in the boat with us. then folks wonder why accidents involving gaters is on the rise.