Contents

Loon Mystery

Loon pair faces an uphill struggle

by Paul Rappleyea

page 2

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Alien Invaders

...are hiding in your firewood

by Karen Verschoor

page 6

Shad Run

Spring fishing for shad on the Hudson

by Doug Stang

page 8

Outdoor Discovery

Dandelions: Loved and Hated!

by Anita Sanchez

page 12

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Special Pullout: Nearshore Saltwater Sport Fish

text by Eileen Stegemann, Ron Gelardi, layout by Frank Herec

page 15

Protecting the Carmans River

by Bill Fonda

page 20

Trout Lily

by Barbara Nuffer

page 23

Empire State Adventures

Trout fishing, anyone?

by John Razzano

page 24

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Rangers to the Rescue

page 19

ECO on Patrol

page 27

Briefly

page 28

Letters and Reviews

page 29