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 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

Winter feeding for deer and elk is reserved for emergencies, and F&G is watching for them

Boaters: Be prepared and take extra precautions in winter weather

Regulated trapping plays an important role in wildlife management in Idaho

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“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

Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm

Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations

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“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

The 2025 nonresident deer/elk tag sale will be on Dec. 10, 2024, other license and tag sales will be affected

Anglers: Paper permits for steelhead/salmon will only be available at F&G officers, vendors after Dec. 9

A portion of Boise River WMA will remain closed through March 31

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“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

Urban wildlife: When large wildlife and communities mix, it often ends poorly for the animals

Redband trout and nonnative trout in the Wood River Basin

Numerous dead pigeons discovered in American Falls likely died from emaciation

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“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

Wandering black bear cub relocated from Hailey to eastern Idaho

Idaho Fish and Game collects dead pigeons from American Falls building for disease testing

Keep your eyes open for mountain quail while upland bird hunting this 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, 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

Pheasant stocking on WMAs has started and continues into December

F&G seeks information about four separate cases of mule deer left to waste near Council

See a bat in or around your home? Don’t panic, here’s what you need to know

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"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

Hunt safe with these 10 survival tips when hunting big game

Catch, kill, report walleye in Idaho's salmon and steelhead rivers

It has been a tough year for wildfires in Southwest Idaho: Here’s how you can help

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“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 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

Fish and Game to monitor impacts to fisheries from quagga mussel treatment

Teton County residents reminded to keep the community safe by storing attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts

Idaho Fish and Game investigating elk meat dumped on roadside in Bear Lake County

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“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

Hunting/technology working group named, meetings to start in November

How to preserve evidence of sex and species on a big game animal

Clearwater Wildlife Blog #4 – Hunting season strategies

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“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 [email protected].

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