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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.

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?”

📬 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 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

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"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...

📬 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 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?"

📬 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 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?"

📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

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?"

📬 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 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

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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?"

📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/