The loon is an iconic Northwoods wildlife species, and this time of year it can get into some trouble—sometimes due to human activities. In this episode of Wildlife Matters , the Masked Biologist looks at some of the troubles encountered by loons. I commonly receive calls from concerned boaters, lakeshore residents, and fishermen about seeing a loon with something colorful wrapped around its leg. While it is possible that the loon has a fishing lure stuck to it, it is also possible that it is