Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

Everything deer and elk hunters need to know heading in to the 2024 big game season. If you’re a big game hunter and wanna get the full lay of the land this hunting season, then this is gonna be a deep-dive (bonus episode) you’re gonna wanna put an ear to. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

🦌 2024 Deer & Elk Hunting Outlook: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2024-d... 📊 2023 Hunter Harvest Stats: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter... 🦠 CWD Information: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd 📍 CWD Sampling Locations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd/sampling/l... ⚠️ Mandatory Hunter Reports: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/report

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about Idaho’s trespassing laws, waterfowl hunting at Market Lake, the second annual “North Idaho Bear Fair," and several tips if you're new to hunting in Idaho. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

New to hunting in Idaho? Here are 10 helpful tips Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-hu...

Brush up on Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/brush-...

Minimal water available for waterfowl hunting at Market Lake this fall Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/minima...

Live in Idaho Waters (Part 3): Native Minnows Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/live-i...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/second... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-s...

“Would I be able to bring the skull/cape of an out-of-state animal straight to a local Idaho taxidermist or is that prohibited?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about how to have a proper pre-hunt phone chat with your local wildlife biologist, bull trout in Hells Canyon, Idaho’s native sculpin, and some pointers to help find the perfect creekside fishing camp this summer. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Ain’t No Mountain (Stream) High Enough: A guide to finding the perfect backcountry creekside fishing camp Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aint-n...

Live in Idaho Waters: Native Sculpin Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/live-i...

Phone a friend: Five tips for making the most of a pre-season call with a wildlife biologist Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/phone-...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bull-t...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Can anglers fish for sculpin?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about a new state record tiger trout, bats in Boise, white-tailed deer teeth, and Lake Pend Oreille walleye. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Looking for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille? We've got you covered Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/lookin... LPO Angler Incentive Program: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/incentive... Rewatch 2024 Lake Pend Oreille "State of the Lake"

Montpelier angler sets another state record tiger trout Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/montpe... ▪️ More Record Fish in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/record

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clearw... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/flutte...

"I would like to know the logic for the 5-day waiting period (as it applies to elk controlled hunts)."

▪️ Elk Controlled Hunt Information: https://idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/tag/r...

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about potential rulemaking related to spearfishing, sage-grouse season proposals, grizzly bear research, and some very important information regarding mailed postcards. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Attention hunters: Controlled hunt results information posted on blue postcards is incorrect Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attent...

F&G opens opportunity to comment on negotiated rulemaking pertaining to methods of take for gamefish Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-ope...

F&G begins annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-beg...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sage-g... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statew... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/southe...

"How many crayfish traps can I use at one time, and what is the daily bag limit for crayfish?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about controlled hunt results, how to use bear spray, the essential guide to urban fishing, and Turkey Tracker. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Seen any turkeys lately? Let F&G know and help us learn more about these fascinating birds Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/seen-a...

Attention big game hunters, new CWD rules could affect your hunts Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attent...

The essential guide to urban/suburban fishing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-po...

Growing food for people and fish in Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/growin...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/now-av... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bear-s...

"How old do sandhill cranes get?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about summer Chinook salmon seasons, an upcoming trapper ed course in Salmon, a cool fishing event coming up in the Magic Valley, and what to do when you land a record fish. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

You landed a lunker—now what? Here’s how to submit your big catch into the record books Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/you-la... 🐟 Biggest Fish (2022): https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/big-fish... 🐟 Biggest Fish (2023): https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/top-bi...

F&G Commission approves summer Chinook seasons to start June 20

Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com...

Black bears in the Wood River Valley find food reward from unsecured residential garbage cart Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/black-...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trappe... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/vamos-...

"Can you determine a rattlesnake's age based on how many rattles it has?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about the first round of super hunt results, how anglers can help manage invasive walleye, and even more bear news. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

F&G confirms the first grizzly bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-con...

Teton County residents reminded to properly store attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/teton-...

Angler assistance is critical to managing invasive walleye in salmon and steelhead waters Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...

F&G officer dispatches black bear near large public event in Riggins Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-off...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/closed... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sevent... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/buzz-o... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-co...

"When can I expect to see results for the first round of controlled hunts?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about grizzlies near Salmon, free fishing day, harlequin ducks, and a different type of hazard on one Pocatello golf course. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

Playing through! Moose removed from Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/playin...

F&G alerts hunters and recreationists of a confirmed grizzly sighting north of Salmon Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-ale...

Windows to Wildlife: Learn about Idaho's colorful and enigmatic duck, the harlequin, and other interesting wildlife Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/window...

RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/southe...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trappe...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "I have a 13-year-old who wants to fish for salmon. Because she doesn’t need a license until 14, does she need her own salmon permit? How does that work?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about six species of swallows found in Idaho, what to do when you catch a tagged fish, a female moose attacking a turkey hunter near Blackfoot, and taking a look at how Fish and Game biologists use a certain fish pesticide to revive fisheries. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Rotenone is the "reset button" for fisheries, but what is it and how does F&G use it? Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/roteno...

Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/catch-...

Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/turkey...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/southe... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mays-w... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wolf-t... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-ope...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "What role do black bears play in the ecosystem?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about public comment opportunities for rules changes related to fishing, a reminder to apply for big game controlled hunts by June 5th, playing “tag you’re it” with smallmouth bass, and some poaching news coming out of the Southwest Region. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

F&G officers seek information about mule deer doe shot and left to waste near Banks Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-off...

Anglers: You have until June 10 to comment on proposed fishing rules changes for 2025 through 2027 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...

Anglers provide valuable catch and harvest data by reporting tagged bass Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/contro... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/commis...

"What would have been the calf's chance of survival to spring without its mother had I harvested the cow?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, Fish and Game's Digital Content Specialist Ben Bieri fills in for host Connor Jay during Commission meeting week. Bieri sits down with Fish and Game's Upland Game and Migratory Game Bird Program Coordinator Jeff Knetter for a full, sit down interview covering everything you've wanted to know about wild turkeys.

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about a grizzly attack in Island Park, a reminder about wolf trapping seasons, Idaho’s Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, and a first look at the 2024 upland bird hunting season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

The 2024 Upland Game Bird Outlook Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2024-u...

Archery hunter survives bear attack in Island Park Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/archer...

Trappers reminded of court-ordered wolf trapping closures; recreationists reminded they may encounter traps elsewhere Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trappe...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sammie... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-hu... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/huntin... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

“What are my options as a hunter in regards to the Wapiti Fire if I have a Sawtooth A tag?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about wildlife overpasses, a couple of cool collaborative conservation efforts with RMEF and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, some upcoming education opportunities for youth, and how (and why) you should keep emerging bears wild. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Spring flowers are emerging, and so are bears Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/spring...

Wildlife overpass near Boise is protecting big game migrations and motorists Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-...

Fish and Game Works Together with Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Improve Elk Habitat on the North Fork of the Clearwater River Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/be-sur... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/youth-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/instru... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deer-c...

"Do hen turkeys strut or gobble like a male tom or jake?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about big game controlled hunt applications, shooting protected wildlife, a record-breaking Westslope cutthroat trout coming out of the Clark Fork River, and how deer and elk fared this past winter. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Mild winter means deer fawn and elk calf survival looks good as we enter spring Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mild-w...

Shooting protected wildlife is poaching, not recreational shooting, and people are watching Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/shooti...

Attention hunters, changes to chronic wasting disease management could affect your hunt Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attent...

Statewide trout stocking highlights for May 2024 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statew...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/contro... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clark-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clearw... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/do-you...

"How can I get involved and volunteer to work with Idaho Fish and Game and help our wildlife?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about the 2024-2025 migratory game bird seasons, one steelhead’s 500-mile journey from the ocean, the do’s and don’ts when it comes to caring for baby wildlife, and where to go fishing this spring. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Dust off the fishing rod and plan your next family fishing outing this spring Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dust-f...

F&G commission sets migratory game bird seasons for 2024-25 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com...

Look, don't touch: Despite good intentions, 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/look-d...

A long trip home: One steelhead's journey to the Potlatch River Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/long-t...

Fish and Game suspects Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease as culprit in Upper Snake moose mortalities Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/crysta...

"What purpose do the bumps at the base of deer antlers serve, and what are they called?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about setting migratory gamebird seasons, your chance to take part in a new mule deer advisory committee, talking shop up in Kellogg, and fishing for burbot. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Reminder to turn in Kootenai River creel packets by May 1 for a chance to win prizes! Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/remind...

F&G Commission meeting via teleconference at 9 a.m. MDT on April 17 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com...

F&G seeking members for a new Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/winche... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/talk-s... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/record... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/native...

"Are wild turkeys native to Idaho?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about turkeys wearing backpacks, how you can get involved in the 2024-2030 elk management plan, bighorns in the Middle Fork, and Idaho Fish and Game's 125th anniversary. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Join Fish and Game in celebrating 125 years of conserving Idaho’s wildlife Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/join-fish-and-game-celebrating-125-years-conserving-idahos-wildlife  ▪️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXyWJ... ▪️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBhI7... ▪️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08SgG...

F&G officers seek information about five elk shot and left to waste in Unit 39 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-officers-seek-information-about-five-elk-shot-and-left-waste-unit-39 

Elk management plan available for public review and comment; deadline to comment is on May 5 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/elk-management-plan-available-public-review-and-comment-deadline-comment-may-5 

Wild turkeys with backpacks – A project to learn more about nesting, habitat use and survival of wild turkeys in North Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wild-turkeys-backpacks-project-learn-more-about-nesting-habitat-use-and-survival-wild 

F&G biologists complete Middle Fork Salmon River bighorn sheep survey Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-biologists-complete-middle-fork-salmon-river-bighorn-sheep-survey 

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/spring... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/office... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dont-m... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/scoping/m...

"I have never hunted before but have passed my hunters safety about 10 years ago. If I get a deer tag, can I hunt any public land in the mountains or are the tags only for certain areas?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about fish stocking during the month of April, mountain lions checking out Twin Falls, the recent wolf trapping closure, and e-tagging salmon and steelhead. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

E-tagging for salmon/steelhead is now available. Here’s everything you need to know Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/e-tagging-salmonsteelhead-now-available-heres-everything-you-need-know

Wolf trapping season closes April 1 in 19 counties due to federal court order Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wolf-trapping-season-closes-april-1-19-counties-due-federal-court-order

Mountain lion sightings reported in Twin Falls neighborhoods Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mountain-lion-sightings-reported-twin-falls-neighborhoods

Statewide trout stocking highlights for April 2024 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statewide-trout-stocking-highlights-april-2024

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/moose-bighorn-sheep-and-mountain-goat-controlled-hunt-application-period-now-open-0 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/river-otter-trapping-season-closed-salmon-region ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-announces-introduction-wing-shooting-skills-course-southwest-idaho  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter-education-course-offered-leadore

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about kokanee science, changes to this year’s antlerless mule deer and antelope hunts, the annual Fish and Game fur auction, and 2023's deer and elk hunting season stats. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Hunter harvest stats show drop in elk and mule deer harvest, bump in whitetails in 2023 Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter-harvest-stats-show-drop-elk-and-mule-deer-harvest-bump-whitetails-2023

How's kokanee fishing? It's a tricky question that relies on sound management and help from Mother Nature Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hows-kokanee-fishing-its-tricky-question-relies-sound-management-and-help-mother-nature

F&G Commission sets spring Chinook seasons for April 27; new e-tagging will be available April 1 Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-commission-sets-spring-chinook-seasons-april-27-new-e-tagging-will-be-available-april-1

Updated: F&G Commission approves cuts to antlerless deer and antelope hunts to help herds recover Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/updated-fg-commission-approves-cuts-antlerless-deer-and-antelope-hunts-help-herds-recover

• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2024-lake-pend-oreille-state-lake-meeting-be-held-april-4
• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-idaho-fish-and-game-commission-meeting-march-20-2024
• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/annual-idaho-fish-and-game-fur-auction-run-online-april-8-22
• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dworshak-reservoir-2024-fisheries-forecast
• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/large-portion-market-lake-wildlife-management-area-eastern-idaho-will-be-closed-upcoming

Is e-tagging available for other animals, like deer or elk?

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about ways to keep your game meat out of the heat, a piece of angler minds, where to drop off upland bird wings, and special CWD rules. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Here's what you need to know about CWD rules Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/headin...

Hunting in warm weather requires extra care to prevent meat from spoiling Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/huntin...

What do anglers want and think? Surveys give F&G some answers Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/what-d...

Hunters encouraged to drop off bird wings and CWD samples during upcoming seasons Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-dar... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statew...

“My hunting unit is currently on fire, and the main access road is closed by the Forest Service. Is Fish and Game going to be closing down the unit to all hunting or change the season?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess, along with Digital Content Specialist Ben Bieri, sit down with an Idaho Fish and Game legend by the name of Vicky Runnoe. Vicky has worked for the department for 27 years and is set to retire at the end of August 2024—but not before sitting down for a little podcast chat to talk about everything from chickadees, goose poop, herding sheep, and how Boise's MK Nature Center works to introduce new faces to nature, wildlife, and conservation.

To learn more about Idaho Fish and Game's MK Nature Center, bring the family by or head on over to the MK Nature Center website to see visiting hours: https://idfg.idaho.gov/visit/mknc.

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be diving in to a recent CWD case coming out of the Panhandle, new requirements for bear baiting plus a mandatory bear identification course for hunters, and some great news for Idaho’s sockeye salmon. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

New CWD surveillance hunt in portion of Unit 1 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com... ⚠️Hunt Information: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/detail... 🦠 CWD in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd 🎥 Full details for 2024 Unit 1 chronic ...

Bear hunters will have new rules regarding grizzly bears starting Sept. 1 and mandatory bear ID for 2025 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bear-h...

A record sockeye return crosses Lower Granite Dam—but they're not all Idaho fish Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/record... 🐟 2022 Sockeye Roundup: 2022 Sockeye Roundup

Horsethief Campground closed as crews battle Snag Fire Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/horset...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/winner... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-urg... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/grizzl... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/instru...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “Will the new CWD surveillance hunt tags for the Bonners Ferry area take the place of my general deer tag?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about new Idaho wildlife license plates, why everybody loves a sucker, an opportunity to serve on an Idaho Fish and Game advisory committee, and important wildfire information and how it relates to your hunting spots. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Concerned about fires in your hunting area? Here's what you need to know Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/concer...

Live in Idaho Waters (Part 2): Everybody Loves a Sucker Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/live-i...

New fishing pond created near Salmon Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-fi...

F&G receives $209K federal grant to provide access for hunting, fishing and other recreation Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-rec... ❗ Access Yes! Program: https://idfg.idaho.gov/yes

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-id... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/young-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “If you are awarded a control hunt tag, can you also purchase an over-the-counter tag? Or if you have an over-the-counter tag and submit for a controlled hunt, what happens to your over-the-counter tag?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about a couple of application deadlines fast approaching, the 2025-2030 fisheries management plan, monitoring elk herds in Unit 63, and why now is the perfect time to dial in your bow or firearm. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Hunters: As hunting season draws near, now is the perfect time to dial in your bow or firearm Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter...

Fish and Game seeks final public input on 2025-30 Fisheries Management Plan Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

F&G fisheries biologist rescues 10-year-old from the Selway River Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-fis...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deadli... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/second... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-g... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Are fire closures, as mentioned in your press release about hunting during fire season, the same as fire restrictions put out by the Forest Service?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about dead fish in American Falls Reservoir, sage-grouse tags, a cutting-edge method of estimating wolf abundance, and what you need to know about fishing during summer’s hottest days. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Perspective: Trout fishing during low water and high temperatures Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2022/06/s...

Genetics-based modeling estimates Idaho's wolf population was 1,150 in summer 2023 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/geneti...

Hundreds of dead fish discovered in American Falls Reservoir Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hundre...

F&G Commission approves six-year elk plan to guide future elk hunting Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aug-1-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/stage-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sage-g...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Are second tags the same thing as extra tags?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about saving bull trout in Southwest Idaho’s Crooked River, banding waterfowl, becoming a conservation officer, and why a handful of sockeye are hitching a ride to Eagle. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

F&G trapping and trucking sockeye at Lower Granite Dam during heat wave Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-tra... ▪️ 2022 Sockeye Roundup Video: 2022 Sockeye Roundup ▪️ IDFG Sockeye Webpage: https://idfg.idaho.gov/conservation/s...

Waterfowl banding efforts help provide critical monitoring data Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/waterf...

F&G working with Forest Service, Idaho Power on Crooked River bull trout restoration project Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-wor...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aug-1-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/so-you... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/restor... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fgs-ma...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Me and a couple buddies like to hunt together every year and were curious about how applying for controlled hunts on a group application works. And does it increase your odds of being drawn?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

If you're interested in understanding chronic wasting disease (or CWD) and how it's impacting Idaho's deer and elk herds, then you're gonna want to put an ear to this episode. Two of our CWD experts, Rick Ward (State Wildlife Manager) and Stacey Dauwalter (Wildlife Health Program Coordinator and Forensic Lab Manager) join host Connor Jay Liess and Information Supervisor Roger Phillips to talk all things CWD and answer hunters' questions.

🦠 CWD Information: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd 📍 CWD Sampling Locations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd/sampling/l... 🦌 Nationwide CWD Information: https://cwd-info.org/

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, Regional Conservation Officer Justin Williams joins the Hook and Bulletin and recounts some of his favorite stories collected over 25+ years wearing the Fish and Game badge. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about avian influenza, a poached moose near Lewiston, a new public comment opportunity for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons, and...the birds and the seeds. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

The birds and the seeds: Let’s talk about winter bird feeding Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/birds-an...

F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to avian influenza Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-awa...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bull-m... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/give-g...

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about quagga mussels, the Valley Fire on the Boise River WMA, upcoming wolf trapper courses, and more bad news on wildfires. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

F&G announces closure of Willow-Oxarango Access Yes! parcels in Unit 32 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-ann...

Fish and Game to monitor impacts to fisheries from quagga mussel treatment Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

Teton County residents reminded to keep the community safe by storing attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/teton-...

Idaho Fish and Game investigating elk meat dumped on roadside in Bear Lake County Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portio... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wolf-t... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/seats-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/salmon...

“Although it would be very rare, if a solo hunter were to find two whitetail bucks with antlers hopelessly stuck together (and they had a single valid whitetail tag), could you shoot one or both, and then see if the other can get un-stuck for some timeframe?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about tips for whitetail hunting, the Hunting and Advanced Technology working group, the kickoff to pheasant season, and how concerned citizens can help our Fish and Game conservation officers. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Be a Good Witness: How citizens play a vital role in solving wildlife crime Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/be-goo...

Hunting/technology working group named, meetings to start in November Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/huntin...

How to preserve evidence of sex and species on a big game animal Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-...

Clearwater Wildlife Blog #4 – Hunting season strategies Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clearw...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasa... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public...

“Why do we have to leave the brain or spinal material at the harvest site when it remains infectious in the soil for two or more years?” 📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about youth pheasant hunting season, wildlife crime near Emmett, yet another toilet paper fire in the Boise foothills, and some very important CWD news following the late-August surveillance hunt in Unit 1. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Hunter alert: Portion of Unit 1 in Panhandle added to CWD Management Zone Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter... 🦠 CWD in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd ❗ Important details to help hunters comply with new CWD Management Zone in a portion of Unit 1: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/import...

Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 5 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/youth-... 🚚 Pheasant Stocking 2024: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/pheasant/...

Pack it out or bury it, but don’t burn it! Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pack-i...

F&G seeks information about mule deer buck illegally shot near Emmett Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/heads-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/blm-co... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/moose-...

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about youth and veterans/active military waterfowl season, hunting waterfowl on Fish and Game’s WMAs, Horsethief Reservoir re-opening for day-use, and CWD Awareness Week in Idaho. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-rec... 🦠 CWD in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd

Idaho's WMAs provide a bounty of waterfowl hunting opportunities Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/idahos-w... 🌳 Idaho's Wildlife Management Areas: https://idfg.idaho.gov/visit/wma

Horsethief Reservoir reopens for day use Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/horset... 🔥 Idaho Wildfire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/waterf... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/chroni... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mk-nat... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/youth-...

“What happened to all the porcupines in Boundary County Unit 1? I used to see them all over, now they seem to be nonexistent here.”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about when and why Fish and Game feeds wintering deer and elk, how to not rock the boat during winter fishing and waterfowl hunting, the importance of trapping, and how you can take advantage of an often-overlooked mountain fishing opportunity this winter. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Anglers: Take advantage of this overlooked ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity as winter picks up Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...

Winter feeding for deer and elk is reserved for emergencies, and F&G is watching for them Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/winter...

Boaters: Be prepared and take extra precautions in winter weather Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/hunters-...

Regulated trapping plays an important role in wildlife management in Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/regula...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/helico... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

“If I have rifle hunted in Idaho before, do I need to take the online archery certification in order to archery hunt?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about why you should give your firearms a good post-season scrub down, how some of our fisheries folks are using drones to count Chinook redds, a sad wildlife crime story that happened in an Orofino elementary school parking lot, and tracking bighorns. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Video: See bighorn sheep management in the field and the partnership between F&G and the Wild Sheep Foundation Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-... VIDEO:  • Boots on the Ground Wildlife Tech Lam...  

Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/never-...

Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/eyes-s...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/when-c... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/white-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/lake-p...

“Why doesn't Idaho Fish and Game stock excess steelhead in the Magic Valley Region?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about the December 10th nonresident deer and elk tag sale, a closure on the Boise River WMA, wildlife crime in Bonneville County, and three small game species that are fun to hunt and easy on the tastebuds. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Fill every crevice of your freezer by hunting these small game species this winter Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fill-e...

The 2025 nonresident deer/elk tag sale will be on Dec. 10, 2024, other license and tag sales will be affected Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-n...

Anglers: Paper permits for steelhead/salmon will only be available at F&G officers, vendors after Dec. 9 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler... 🎙️ LISTEN TO EPISODE #36 - E-Tagging Salmon & Steelhead with Chris Sullivan and Tara Reichert

A portion of Boise River WMA will remain closed through March 31 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portio... 17:16

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/join-f... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-off... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/food-c... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mk-nat...

“Was the Boise River WMA archery range destroyed by the Valley Fire?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about the challenges of urban wildlife, redband trout, an update on the dead pigeons, and steelhead coming to Boise. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Steelhead are coming to the Boise River on Nov. 22 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/steelh...

Urban wildlife: When large wildlife and communities mix, it often ends poorly for the animals Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/urban-...

Redband trout and nonnative trout in the Wood River Basin Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/redban...

Numerous dead pigeons discovered in American Falls likely died from emaciation Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/numero...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/upper-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/these-...

“Why was the nonresident deer and elk tag sale moved to December 10?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’re bringing you a full-length chat about all things e-tagging salmon and steelhead.

Connor Jay Liess (Public Information Specialist) and Ben Bieri (Digital Content Specialist) sit down with Fish and Game's Anadromous Fisheries Coordinator Chris Sullivan and Tara Reichert, Fish and Game’s License Operations Manager, to talk about how the first year rollout has been going, how fisheries managers are now able to make more accurate decisions in real time when managing salmon and steelhead, and also whether or not the e-tagging platform may be tested out with other species in the future.

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about one black bear’s incredible journey, dead pigeons, keeping an eye out for mountain quail, and some exciting news about Idaho’s steelhead. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climb Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/steelh...

Wandering black bear cub relocated from Hailey to eastern Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wander...

Idaho Fish and Game collects dead pigeons from American Falls building for disease testing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-...

Keep your eyes open for mountain quail while upland bird hunting this season Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/keep-y...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/remind... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portio... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter...

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about yet another wildfire, what to do when you encounter a bat, something you may find walking through a corn field this time of year, and a quick reminder of why you need to stop at check stations. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Successful or not, hunters and anglers must stop at check stations Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/succes...

Pheasant stocking on WMAs has started and continues into December Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasa... Pheasant Stocking Webpage: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/pheasant/...

F&G seeks information about four separate cases of mule deer left to waste near Council Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...

See a bat in or around your home? Don’t panic, here’s what you need to know Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-ba...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fire-b... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/volunt... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter...

"Can you legally shoot a marten, badger, or any other furbearer if they’re getting into your meat or causing issues?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about survival tips, reporting walleye, one of the most common violations conservation officers see in the field, and why now might be the best time of year to go fishing. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Fall fishing: Don't let great fishing months slip away Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fall-f...

Hunt safe with these 10 survival tips when hunting big game Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunt-s...

Catch, kill, report walleye in Idaho's salmon and steelhead rivers Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/catch-...

It has been a tough year for wildfires in Southwest Idaho: Here’s how you can help Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/it-has...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deadli...

“Is it okay to place my validated tag on the antler of a deer or elk?"

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about spring black bear draw results, community challenge grants, public input on Fish and Game’s 2025 Strategic Plan process, and 100,000 reasons to go steelhead fishing this year. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

Thinking about spring steelheading? Here's 100K reasons to do it this year Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/thinking-about-spring-steelheading-heres-100k-reasons-do-it-year 

Draw results available for spring black bear controlled hunts Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/draw-results-available-spring-black-bear-controlled-hunts-0| Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attention-bear-hunters-bear-id-course-required-hunt-2025-0 

Fish and Game announces schedule for public input on 2025 Strategic Plan Update Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-announces-schedule-public-input-2025-strategic-plan-update 

RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/application-period-fg-commission-community-challenge-grants-open-until-april-15-0  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attention-steelhead-anglers-camping-not-allowed-pull-offs-along-sf-clearwater  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/stonebraker-access-yes-parking-area-closed-until-temperature-drops 

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

“What’s the best way to fish for steelhead?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, guest host TJ Ross (Panhandle Regional Communications Manager) heads to Lewiston to chat with regional fisheries managers Joe DuPont (Clearwater Region) and Andy Dux (Panhandle Region). 

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about Bears in the enforcement bureau, the new fish regs getting a facelift, a raccoon attack in Cassia County, and the biggest fish stories of 2024. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/top-bi...

Cassia County infant attacked and injured by a raccoon in his home Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/cassia...

K9 Officer Bear joins Idaho Fish and Game enforcement team in southeast Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/k9-off...

2025-'27 Fishing Seasons and Rules booklet has a new look, and here are helpful hints on how to use it Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-2...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about e-tagging reminders, a brand-new video highlighting the work of our staff and volunteers who planted roughly 40 million sagebrush and bitterbrush seeds along the scars of the Paddock Fire, a few upcoming events in parts of the state, and an important note for salmon anglers. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

00:00:55 | Anglers: Give your input for the proposed 2025 spring/summer Chinook salmon seasons Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/anglers-provide-feedback-management-strategies-2025-spring-and-summer-chinook-salmon-seasons  

00:01:54 | Attention steelhead and salmon anglers: E-tagging is available; here's how to buy and use it Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attention-steelhead-and-salmon-anglers-e-tagging-available-heres-how-buy-and-use-it

00:03:39 | Volunteers plant 40 million seeds to rehabilitate burned wildlife habitat (VIDEO) Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/volunteers-plant-40-million-seeds-rehabilitate-burned-wildlife-habitat-video

00:05:03 | RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portion-sterling-wildlife-management-area-will-be-closed-prescribed-burn-improve-wetlands ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-citizens-shooting-range-advisory-committee-meet-feb-24-6-pm-mst-boise-and-virtually  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-fish-and-game-offering-wolf-trapper-certification-course-2025-idaho-sportsman-show  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-schedules-big-game-scoring-day-march-13

00:07:16 | QUESTION OF THE WEEK

“Is prescribed fire used in Idaho to help mitigate massive wildfires?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about public comment opportunities for big game season setting, a deep dive into the State of Deer and Elk series, a mountain lion in Pocatello, and how to tie your own flies utilizing leftover wild game materials from hunting season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Yes, you can actually tie flies using leftover wild game materials. Here’s how Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/yes-yo...

Comment period for big game season proposals is open. Here's the schedule for public meetings Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/commen... 🦌 Provide public comment

Idaho Fish and Game euthanizes mountain lion which killed pet goats at Pocatello residence Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-...

A Deep Dive Into the 'State of Deer and Elk': Learn how big game season setting is done Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deep-d... 🎬 State of Deer and Elk Series

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/after-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-cit... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/32nd-a...

"Is it legal to remove sturgeon from the water when ice fishing?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about restoring winter range after the Valley Fire, the inner workings of Idaho’s steelhead, when a river otter trapping season hits its quota, and an important reminder to nonresidents who might be gearing up for Idaho’s unofficial shed antler hunting season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Nonresidents need a valid Idaho big game hunting license to gather antlers in Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/nonres...

What a difference the stream makes for juvenile steelhead Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/what-d...

Bureau of Reclamation enforcing vehicle restrictions on Hot Springs Wildlife Management Area of Lake Cascade Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bureau...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aerial... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-cit... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-... ▪️ Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/trap/otter/quota

“Why regulate shed hunting when there are so many other outdoor activities happening this time of year?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about big game season setting proposals, applying for spring turkey controlled hunts, the 18th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Event in Chubbuck, and getting to know the two artists behind this year’s Fish and Game hard card designs. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Meet the artists behind your 2025 Fish and Game hard cards Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/meet-a...

Public can comment on big game season proposals Feb. 8 and attend upcoming public meetings Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public...

Haven't tried ice fishing yet? Here's what you're missing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/here-are...

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-hos... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/applic... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/18th-a...

“If you’re salmon/steelhead fishing anywhere in Idaho and you take someone with you, whether it’s an in or out of state person, is it legal if the person you brought with you has had no luck and you happen to hook a fish and let him reel it in? Is that legal, and if so would you tag the fish under you own tag or the person you brought?”

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Welcome to Idaho Fish and Game’s Hook and Bulletin podcast—your weekly news roundup of hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation stories from around the Gem State.

This week on the Hook and Bulletin, Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess pulls up a couple chairs for Public Information Supervisor Roger Phillips and Fish and Game's Deer and Elk Coordinator Toby Boudreau to take a quick sneak peek at the upcoming big game season setting proposals.

Idaho Fish and Game will be setting new big game seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, wolf, and mountain lion in March, and hunters will be able to comment on season proposals Feb. 8–22.

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