Hook & Bulletin

Ep. 38 - Nonresident Tag Sale Dec. 10, Dead Ducks, and Hunting Small Game

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.
IN THIS EPISODE
Fill every crevice of your freezer by hunting these small game species this winter Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fill-e...
The 2025 nonresident deer/elk tag sale will be on Dec. 10, 2024, other license and tag sales will be affected Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-n...
Anglers: Paper permits for steelhead/salmon will only be available at F&G officers, vendors after Dec. 9 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler... 🎙️ LISTEN TO EPISODE #36 - E-Tagging Salmon & Steelhead with Chris Sullivan and Tara Reichert
A portion of Boise River WMA will remain closed through March 31 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portio... 17:16
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Was the Boise River WMA archery range destroyed by the Valley Fire?"
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Ep. 37 - Boise River Steelhead, Redbands, and Urban Wildlife Challenges

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.
IN THIS EPISODE
Steelhead are coming to the Boise River on Nov. 22 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/steelh...
Urban wildlife: When large wildlife and communities mix, it often ends poorly for the animals Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/urban-...
Redband trout and nonnative trout in the Wood River Basin Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/redban...
Numerous dead pigeons discovered in American Falls likely died from emaciation Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/numero...
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Why was the nonresident deer and elk tag sale moved to December 10?"
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Ep. 36 - E-Tagging Salmon & Steelhead with Chris Sullivan and Tara Reichert

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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Ep. 35 - Big Steelhead News, Dead Pigeons, and Long-Distance Bears

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.
 
IN THIS EPISODE
Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climb Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/steelh...
Wandering black bear cub relocated from Hailey to eastern Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wander...
Idaho Fish and Game collects dead pigeons from American Falls building for disease testing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-...
Keep your eyes open for mountain quail while upland bird hunting this season Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/keep-y...
 
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Ep. 34 - Midnight Martens, Bats, and Stopping at Check Stations

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.
 
IN THIS EPISODE
Successful or not, hunters and anglers must stop at check stations Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/succes...
Pheasant stocking on WMAs has started and continues into December Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasa... Pheasant Stocking Webpage: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/pheasant/...
F&G seeks information about four separate cases of mule deer left to waste near Council Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...
See a bat in or around your home? Don’t panic, here’s what you need to know Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-ba...
 
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
"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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Ep. 33 - Survival Tips, Bringing Back Habitat, and Fall Fishing Guide

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.
 
IN THIS EPISODE
Fall fishing: Don't let great fishing months slip away Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fall-f...
Hunt safe with these 10 survival tips when hunting big game Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunt-s...
Catch, kill, report walleye in Idaho's salmon and steelhead rivers Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/catch-...
It has been a tough year for wildfires in Southwest Idaho: Here’s how you can help Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/it-has...
 
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Is it okay to place my validated tag on the antler of a deer or elk?"
 
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Ep. 32 - Quagga Returns, Wasted Elk Meat, and Access Yes! Closure

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.
 
IN THIS EPISODE
F&G announces closure of Willow-Oxarango Access Yes! parcels in Unit 32 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-ann...
Fish and Game to monitor impacts to fisheries from quagga mussel treatment Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...
Teton County residents reminded to keep the community safe by storing attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/teton-...
Idaho Fish and Game investigating elk meat dumped on roadside in Bear Lake County Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-...
 
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“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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Ep. 31 - Whitetail Hunting Tips, Hunting Tech, and Being a Good Witness for Wildlife

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.
IN THIS EPISODE
Be a Good Witness: How citizens play a vital role in solving wildlife crime Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/be-goo...
Hunting/technology working group named, meetings to start in November Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/huntin...
How to preserve evidence of sex and species on a big game animal Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-...
Clearwater Wildlife Blog #4 – Hunting season strategies Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clearw...
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“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 podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.
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