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 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?

Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho

Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot

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

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "What role do black bears play in the ecosystem?"

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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 public comment opportunities for rules changes related to fishing, a reminder to apply for big game controlled hunts by June 5th, playing “tag you’re it” with smallmouth bass, and some poaching news coming out of the Southwest Region. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

F&G officers seek information about mule deer doe shot and left to waste near Banks

Anglers: You have until June 10 to comment on proposed fishing rules changes for 2025 through 2027

Anglers provide valuable catch and harvest data by reporting tagged bass

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

"What would have been the calf's chance of survival to spring without its mother had I harvested the cow?"

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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 Digital Content Specialist Ben Bieri fills in for host Connor Jay during Commission meeting week. Bieri sits down with Fish and Game's Upland Game and Migratory Game Bird Program Coordinator Jeff Knetter for a full, sit down interview covering everything you've wanted to know about wild turkeys.

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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 wildlife overpasses, a couple of cool collaborative conservation efforts with RMEF and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, some upcoming education opportunities for youth, and how (and why) you should keep emerging bears wild. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Spring flowers are emerging, and so are bears

Wildlife overpass near Boise is protecting big game migrations and motorists

Fish and Game Works Together with Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Improve Elk Habitat on the North Fork of the Clearwater River

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

"Do hen turkeys strut or gobble like a male tom or jake?"

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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 big game controlled hunt applications, shooting protected wildlife, a record-breaking Westslope cutthroat trout coming out of the Clark Fork River, and how deer and elk fared this past winter. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Mild winter means deer fawn and elk calf survival looks good as we enter spring

Shooting protected wildlife is poaching, not recreational shooting, and people are watching

Attention hunters, changes to chronic wasting disease management could affect your hunt

Statewide trout stocking highlights for May 2024

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

"How can I get involved and volunteer to work with Idaho Fish and Game and help our wildlife?"

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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 2024-2025 migratory game bird seasons, one steelhead’s 500-mile journey from the ocean, the do’s and don’ts when it comes to caring for baby wildlife, and where to go fishing this spring. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Dust off the fishing rod and plan your next family fishing outing this spring

F&G commission sets migratory game bird seasons for 2024-25

Look, don't touch: Despite good intentions, 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes

A long trip home: One steelhead's journey to the Potlatch River

Fish and Game suspects Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease as culprit in Upper Snake moose mortalities

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

"What purpose do the bumps at the base of deer antlers serve, and what are they called?"

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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 setting migratory gamebird seasons, your chance to take part in a new mule deer advisory committee, talking shop up in Kellogg, and fishing for burbot. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Reminder to turn in Kootenai River creel packets by May 1 for a chance to win prizes!

F&G Commission meeting via teleconference at 9 a.m. MDT on April 17

F&G seeking members for a new Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee

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

"Are wild turkeys native to Idaho?"

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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 turkeys wearing backpacks, how you can get involved in the 2024-2030 elk management plan, bighorns in the Middle Fork, and Idaho Fish and Game's 125th anniversary. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Join Fish and Game in celebrating 125 years of conserving Idaho’s wildlife

F&G officers seek information about five elk shot and left to waste in Unit 39

Elk management plan available for public review and comment; deadline to comment is on May 5

Wild turkeys with backpacks – A project to learn more about nesting, habitat use and survival of wild turkeys in North Idaho

F&G biologists complete Middle Fork Salmon River bighorn sheep survey

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

"I have never hunted before but have passed my hunters safety about 10 years ago. If I get a deer tag, can I hunt any public land in the mountains or are the tags only for certain areas?"

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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 fish stocking during the month of April, mountain lions checking out Twin Falls, the recent wolf trapping closure, and e-tagging salmon and steelhead. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

E-tagging for salmon/steelhead is now available. Here’s everything you need to know

Wolf trapping season closes April 1 in 19 counties due to federal court order

Mountain lion sightings reported in Twin Falls neighborhoods

Statewide trout stocking highlights for April 2024

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/moose-bighorn-sheep-and-mountain-goat-controlled-hunt-application-period-now-open-0

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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 kokanee science, changes to this year’s antlerless mule deer and antelope hunts, the annual Fish and Game fur auction, and 2023's deer and elk hunting season stats. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Hunter harvest stats show drop in elk and mule deer harvest, bump in whitetails in 2023

How's kokanee fishing? It's a tricky question that relies on sound management and help from Mother Nature

F&G Commission sets spring Chinook seasons for April 27; new e-tagging will be available April 1

Updated: F&G Commission approves cuts to antlerless deer and antelope hunts to help herds recover

• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2024-lake-pend-oreille-state-lake-meeting-be-held-april-4

Is e-tagging available for other animals, like deer or elk?

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