Hook & Bulletin

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

Idaho's WMAs provide a bounty of waterfowl hunting opportunities

Horsethief Reservoir reopens for day use

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

“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.

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

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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...

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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

Brush up on Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing

Minimal water available for waterfowl hunting at Market Lake this fall

Live in Idaho Waters (Part 3): Native Minnows

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

“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 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

Archery hunter survives bear attack in Island Park

Trappers reminded of court-ordered wolf trapping closures; recreationists reminded they may encounter traps elsewhere

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

“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 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

Hunting in warm weather requires extra care to prevent meat from spoiling

What do anglers want and think? Surveys give F&G some answers

Hunters encouraged to drop off bird wings and CWD samples during upcoming seasons

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

“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

Bear hunters will have new rules regarding grizzly bears starting Sept. 1 and mandatory bear ID for 2025

A record sockeye return crosses Lower Granite Dam—but they're not all Idaho fish

Horsethief Campground closed as crews battle Snag Fire

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

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

Live in Idaho Waters (Part 2): Everybody Loves a Sucker

New fishing pond created near Salmon

F&G receives $209K federal grant to provide access for hunting, fishing and other recreation

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

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

Fish and Game seeks final public input on 2025-30 Fisheries Management Plan

F&G fisheries biologist rescues 10-year-old from the Selway River

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

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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