Hook & Bulletin

Ep. 95 - Juniper Cuttin', Kokanee Fingerlings, and Waterfowl Hunting (on a Budget)


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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, we’re talking about kokanee fingerlings, changes to muzzleloader elk seasons in the Palouse and Dworshak zones, a cool collaborative juniper removal project in the Magic Valley Region, and waterfowl hunting on a budget. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:24) Don't let a lack of gear stop you from waterfowl hunting

Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/dont-let-lack-gear-stop-you-waterfowl-hunting-0 

(00:08:12) Collaborative juniper removal efforts in the Magic Valley Region improve wildlife habitat in southern Idaho

Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/collaborative-juniper-removal-efforts-magic-valley-region-improve-wildlife-habitat-southern 

(00:10:49) Changes to muzzleloader elk seasons in Palouse and Dworshak zones

Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/changes-muzzle-loader-elk-seasons-palouse-and-dworshak-zones 

(00:12:11) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/everything-nonresident-hunter-needs-know-about-2026-tag-drawing 

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/about-1-million-fingerling-kokanee-will-be-ready-spring-stocking-thanks-captive-broodstock 
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-idaho-fish-and-game-commission-meeting-nov-20 
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-seeking-public-input-idaho-upland-game-turkey-and-furbearer-season-setting-2026-2027 

ADDITIONAL LINKS

  • SHOOTIN' THE BULL: Idaho's First Nonresident Tag Drawing (Listen Here)
  • ICYMI: Listen to the November 2025 Commission Meeting
  • RECAP: Full November 2025 Commission Meeting (Watch Here)
  • PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: 2026-2027 Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Season Setting Proposals
  • 📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

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