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 ton of hunter and trapper ed classes coming up, a reminder if you're recreating on Fish and Game properties, the first sockeye salmon back to the Sawtooths, and why now is the perfect time to dust off that firearm or bow in preparation for the 2025 season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. 

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:44) Hunters: As hunting season draws near, now is the perfect time to dial in your bow or firearm

(00:08:44) Idaho's first sockeye of the year arrived in late July, and what was once doubtful is now tradition

(00:12:42) Recreationists can help reduce conflicts on Idaho Fish and Game properties

(00:16:03) Information sought about illegal cow/calf moose killing near Kamiah

(00:17:45) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deadline-alert-aug-10-last-chance-enter-second-super-hunt-drawing 

(00:19:43) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "How old does my kid have to be before they need a resident fishing license?"

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

🔗 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 conservation projects and other sportsmen projects being funded by this year’s Commission challenge grants, two lakes getting stocked with jack Chinook salmon in McCall, a native fish restoration project up near Priest River, and one very important tag sale you need to be aware of. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. 

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:19) Second big game controlled hunt drawing application period is Aug. 5-15

(00:03:37) F&G Commission awards $100K to groups for conservation and recreation projects

(00:06:28) Jack Chinook salmon stocked in McCall and New Meadows ponds for anglers

(00:08:41) Nonresident hunters can apply for 2026 deer/elk tags in December; here are the details

(00:10:20) Brook trout removal planned for Binarch Creek in North Idaho to aid native trout

(00:12:51) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aug-1-deadline-buy-controlled-hunt-tags-fast-approaching-0  

(00:14:35) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Can you please also clarify take rules on rattlesnakes, as I have recently seen a post where a person wanted to hold a rattlesnake roundup, probably like they have in Texas?"

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

🔗 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 several wildlife crimes and convictions around the state, a K9 officer decides he’s ready to retire, the hardest trout fishing challenge you’ve probably never heard of, and one lucky angler’s new state record lake trout. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:02:00) Payette Lake produces new state record lake trout

(00:05:15) Multiple wildlife crimes around the state

(00:10:50) Want a summer adventure? Try the Trout Challenge!

(00:13:47) Fish and Game K9 Officer Hudson in the Panhandle Region is retiring

(00:16:57) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/upper-salmon-river-closed-chinook-fishing-july-20 

(00:18:52) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Is jug lining for catfish in Idaho, specifically in southwest Idaho, legal?"

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

🔗 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.

Listen to the full recap of the July 17, 2025 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. You can also rewatch the July 2025 commission meeting on our YouTube channel.

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(0:00:00) - Opening Comments 

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 poaching case in the Panhandle Region, some changes to elk seasons in the Magic Valley Region, does boat electrofishing harm aquatic insects, and Fish and Game's newest podcast series, Shootin' the Bull. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:35) Announcing Idaho Fish and Game’s newest podcast series ‘Shootin’ the Bull’

(00:02:56) Coeur d’Alene man convicted of unlawful killing of a trophy bull elk in North Idaho

(00:06:03) Grizzly trapped and relocated on Caribou-Targhee National Forest

(00:08:06) Does boat electrofishing harm aquatic insects?

(00:13:11) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-commission-meeting-july-16-17-coeur-dalene 

(00:15:21) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "I plan to hunt mule deer in southern Idaho for the first time this fall, and I understand the unit I intend to hunt in falls under the motorized hunt rule. Where can I learn more?"

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

🔗 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 mountain lake fishing, Idaho’s State Park Fishing Equipment Loaner Program, some grizzly bear news in the Island Park area, and a list of Idaho's top "patriotic" fishing spots. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:20) Top ‘patriotic’ places to go fishing this 4th of July

(00:10:27) No fishing rod? No problem. F&G and Idaho Parks & Rec have your back

(00:12:49) Idaho's mountain lakes are summer destinations and great fishing adventures

(00:17:52) It's fawning season for town deer, too – F&G asks McCall residents to take extra precautions in certain areas

(00:19:38) Food-conditioned, habituated grizzly bear euthanized in Island Park

(00:21:45) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-issues-closure-order-adult-chinook-salmon-harvest-south-fork-salmon-river 

(00:24:24) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "If I transport an elk for a friend, do I need a proxy statement?"

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

🔗 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 spearfishing rules going into effect July 1st, sage-grouse hunting season proposals open now for public comment, a cool story from one of our fisheries biologists after spending some time in the mountains studying salmon, and how to submit your big catch into the record books. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:02:32) You landed a lunker—now what? Here’s how to submit your big catch into the record books

(00:06:15) New spearfishing rules take effect July 1 in select waters for some game fish

(00:07:37) F&G biologists, field technicians travel deep into the mountains to study salmon populations

(00:12:03) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sage-grouse-hunting-season-proposals-available-public-comment-through-july-6 

(00:14:08) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Is it legal to spearfish for walleye in Nampa’s Lake Lowell?"

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

🔗 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 walleye management in Lake Lowell, summer season openers for Chinook salmon fishing, our new Fish and Game Commission Chairman Dave Bobbitt, and resident controlled hunt results. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:23) Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear, turkey, and swan

(00:03:31) F&G Commission approves 2025 summer Chinook seasons

(00:06:29) Commissioner Dave Bobbitt of Coeur d'Alene takes over as F&G Commissioner Chair

(00:09:36) Catch, kill, keep: With walleye biting and no bag or possession limits on the species at Lake Lowell, Fish and Game asks anglers to take advantage

(00:13:51) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler-creel-survey-underway-kootenai-river-north-idaho

(00:16:05) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Where's a good place to take a youngster fishing?"

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

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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 upcoming Free Fishing Day events, how your Super Hunt dollars fund access, a well-deserved achievement for one of our conservation officers, and a new state record grass carp. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:06) Archery angler shatters state record for grass carp

(00:02:30) May Super Hunt drawing nets $1 million for access, next drawing is in August

(00:05:04) Magic Valley Fish and Game Officer Meghan Roos named as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year

(00:07:35) Free Fishing Day events across the state

(00:10:54) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/lower-salmon-river-and-portions-clearwater-river-basin-closed-chinook-salmon-fishing 

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

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Host Connor Jay Liess sits down with Ben Bieri (Digital Content Specialist) and Sam Oberto (Conservation Officer). Sam patrols the second largest enforcement zone in the state—a 2,900-square mile portion in southern Idaho's South Hills—a vast landscape with its own set of challenges. In just two and a half years into his Fish and Game career, Sam Oberto has relied not only on guidance from fellow Idaho enforcement officers but fundamental backwoods ingenuity instilled at an early age growing up in rural Nevada. And sardines. 

Additional topics: Oberto—like the jerky; Ben's trip to Italy; patroling the second largest zone in Idaho; growing up in Nevada; "poor man's Cape buffalo"; becoming a conservation officer; North Idaho claustrophobia; naming every tree in Unit 47; "the land of cracks"; covering 100 miles on a dirt bike; do game wardens get stuck?; Sam's shovel prowess; Old Blue the truck; if officers openly talk about their trucks by name; the public eye is paramount; carrying three spare tires; sardines are nature's chapstick; oil or water?; why you don't mess with an officer who reeks of sardines; high-stress training; Google translate and other technologies; using IDFG's Hunt Planner to solve wildlife crimes; the most remote school in the Lower 48; removing ticks while you're on the Interstate; Sam's steel horse with no personality; tapping into the brain of a hunter as a hunter; and more.

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

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