Hook & Bulletin

Ep. 46 - Wildlife & Wildfires, How to Age a Fish, and Fawn Collaring Season

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 how to age fish, lots of upcoming hunter ed courses, one of the coolest wildlife biology videos you’re gonna see this year, and how wildfires can affect big game for decades—both negatively and positively. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Wildfires can affect big game for decades, negatively and positively, and here's why Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wildfi...
Read between the scales: An introduction to aging fish and why it's important Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/read-b...
Bald eagle shot and killed near Sandpoint in the Panhandle Region Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bald-e...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Why are the deer seasons so short in Idaho compared to other states?"
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Ep. 45 (BONUS EPISODE) - Henrys Lake Ice Fishing Report with Nathan Tillotson

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, Upper Snake Region Communications Manager James Brower fills in as host and talks to Upper Snake Region Fisheries Biologist Nathan Tillotson about the hardwater report at Henrys Lake. Ice fishing on Henrys Lake and many other fisheries across the state is in full swing, and if you've always wanted to give it a try, now's the time!
Henrys Lake Newsletter: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/henrys...
Idaho Fishing Planner: https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingp...
Ice Fishing in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/ice-fishing
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Ep. 44 - Back-to-Back Ice Fishing Reports, Helicopter Survey, and Bullwhacker

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 winter feeding at Bullwhacker, a pair of ice fishing reports from Henrys Lake and Lake Cascade, a couple hunter ed courses coming up in the Magic Valley Region, and surveying elk in the Weiser River zone. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
F&G flying Weiser River Elk Zone survey in early January Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-fly...
Lake Cascade Fishery Update for 2025 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/lake-c...
Henrys Lake Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/henrys...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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Ep. 43 - Biggest Fish of 2024, Officer Bear, and Fish Regs Facelift

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 Bears in the enforcement bureau, the new fish regs getting a facelift, a raccoon attack in Cassia County, and the biggest fish stories of 2024. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/top-bi...
Cassia County infant attacked and injured by a raccoon in his home Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/cassia...
K9 Officer Bear joins Idaho Fish and Game enforcement team in southeast Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/k9-off...
2025-'27 Fishing Seasons and Rules booklet has a new look, and here are helpful hints on how to use it Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-2...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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Ep. 42 - Patrolling Salmon’s Backcountry with Officer Justin Williams

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, Regional Conservation Officer Justin Williams joins the Hook and Bulletin and recounts some of his favorite stories collected over 25+ years wearing the Fish and Game badge. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
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Ep. 41 - The Birds & The Seeds, Poached Moose, and Avian Flu

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 avian influenza, a poached moose near Lewiston, a new public comment opportunity for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons, and...the birds and the seeds. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
The birds and the seeds: Let’s talk about winter bird feeding Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/birds-an...
F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to avian influenza Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-awa...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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Ep. 40 - Mountain Whitefishing, Boat Safety, and Why Trapping Matters

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.
IN THIS EPISODE
Anglers: Take advantage of this overlooked ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity as winter picks up Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...
Winter feeding for deer and elk is reserved for emergencies, and F&G is watching for them Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/winter...
Boaters: Be prepared and take extra precautions in winter weather Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/hunters-...
Regulated trapping plays an important role in wildlife management in Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/regula...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“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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Ep. 39 - Having Your Firearm’s Back, Drones, and Tracking Bighorns

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.
IN THIS EPISODE
Video: See bighorn sheep management in the field and the partnership between F&G and the Wild Sheep Foundation Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-... VIDEO:  • Boots on the Ground Wildlife Tech Lam...  
Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/never-...
Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/eyes-s...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Why doesn't Idaho Fish and Game stock excess steelhead in the Magic Valley Region?"
 
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