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, we’re talking about how you can enjoy Idaho’s boating access sites, why we need your input on a few hunting options in the Southwest and Upper Snake regions, how you and your local shooting range can receive some grant funding, and how to dial in your bow or firearm. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:59) Hunters: As hunting season draws near, now is the perfect time to dial in your bow or firearm
(00:08:40) IDFG seeks hunter input on potential hunt options before 2027 season setting
(00:11:05) Here are 6 tips for keeping Idaho’s access sites running smoothly
(00:13:51) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Range grant application period is open; deadline is Nov. 2▪️ Deadline for second big game controlled hunt drawing application is Aug. 15
 
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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, we’re talking about second big game controlled hunt tags, one Idaho game warden receives the IWC Guidefitter Game Warden of the Year Award, August stocking report, and a conservation closure aims to protect sturgeon along part of CJ Strike Reservoir. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:06) IDFG director issues conservation closure for sturgeon fishing on portion of CJ Strike Reservoir
(00:04:01) Second big game controlled hunt drawing application period is Aug. 5-15
(00:05:17) Senior Conservation Officer awarded IWC Guidefitter Game Warden of the Year
(00:08:25) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Statewide trout stocking highlights for August 2026▪️ Sign up now for hunter and bowhunter education courses in Salmon
 
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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, we’re talking about a grizzly bear attack at Henrys Lake, why a new state record cutthroat has biologists perplexed, what it’s like being a recreation site foreman, and a new state record Arctic grayling. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:01) The summer of fish records continues with Moore angler’s alpine trophy
(00:03:02) New certified-weight record for Westslope cutthroat trout shocks fish biologists
(00:08:21) Jogger attacked by bear at Henrys Lake State Park
(00:10:23) The jacks-of-all-trades keeping IDFG’s recreation sites open
(00:14:08) Sage-grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 3
(00:17:24) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ IDFG issues closure order for Chinook salmon fishing on South Fork Salmon River▪️ Deadline to purchase controlled hunts is Aug. 1▪️ IDFG relocates young cow moose from Lewiston
 
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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, we got a bunch of stories coming out of last week’s Commission meeting including some Chinook salmon fisheries updates, rabies-positive bats in Blaine County, some bad bear news over in Swan Valley, and one bewildered bull moose got a little help from our staff after it got cornered in a Burley back alley. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:57) Idaho Fish and Game relocates yearling bull moose from Burley
(00:02:26) Black bear euthanized after breaking into Swan Valley residence
(00:04:08) Rabid bat confirmed in Blaine County, public health officials advise residents to take precautions
(00:05:52) IDFG Commission modifies daily bag limit for fall Chinook salmon seasons
(00:07:29) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting July 16▪️ IDFG Commission awards $100K to groups for conservation and recreation projects▪️ New state record Northern pike hauled out of northern Idaho
 
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Listen to the full recap of the July 16 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Jerome. Topics covered include proposed rules for electronic tagging for certain game birds, fiscal year 2028 budget, 2026-2027 sage-grouse seasons, and more.
Timestamps
(0:00:00) - Opening Comments(0:02:07) - Review of Public Comment (0:06:05) - Administrative Rules: Adoption of Proposed Rules – Electronic Tagging for Certain Game Birds (Action)(0:09:13) - Administrative Rules: Adoption of Proposed Rules – Chronic Wasting Disease Management Restrictions Revision (Action) (0:12:11) - FY28 Budget Approval (Action) (0:22:33) - Recipients of the Commission Community Challenge Grant (Action) (0:28:32) - Release of 2027/2028 Bighorn Sheep Tags for Auction and Lottery (Action) and Discount Order for 2027 and 2028 Bighorn Sheep Lottery Tag Applications (Action) (0:39:19) - 2027–28 Nonresident Tag Limits and 2027 Outfitter Set-aside and Allocation (Action) (2:17:24) - 2026-27 Sage-grouse Season Setting (Action) (2:33:10) - Sage-grouse Tag Discount Order – Falconry (Action) (2:34:44) - Silver Creek Property Exchange (Action) (2:44:01) - Commission Appointment to Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board (Action) (2:47:33) - Season Modification, Chinook Salmon Fisheries (Action) (3:06:13) - Statewide Wolf Management Status Update (3:28:16) - Betty Grandy, “Hunting as the State Sport for Idaho” (3:35:10) - ISDA Domestic Cervid Industry Update (4:06:13) - Big Willow Elk Depredation and Translocation Update (4:30:47) - Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Habitat Improvement Projects (4:51:26) - IFWF Update (4:56:47) - Director’s Report
 
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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, we’re talking about two new state record catch-and-release fish records, raccoons acting funny in Pocatello and Chubbuck, how you could get your artwork on next year’s Fish and Game hard cards, and what’s going on with fishing at Payette Lake. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:57) What's going on with the Payette Lake fishery?
(00:12:45) Young angler lands a new state record chiselmouth
(00:14:40) Georgia angler reels in new Idaho catch-and-release record brown trout
(00:18:17) F&G releases the first generation of 'captive broodstock' kokanee🎥 WATCH: Kokanee Captive Broodstock Stocking
(00:21:18) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ 2027 Art Contest: Design next year’s hard card▪️ SF Salmon River Chinook salmon fishery to open seven days per week▪️ Distemper found in raccoon population in Pocatello and Chubbuck
 
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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, we’re talking about what to do if a bat enters your home, a reminder for the capped elk zone tag sale, a new state record lake trout, and diving into the third year of Turkey Tracker. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:57) Citizen science is the key to F&G’s hugely successful program, Turkey Tracker
(00:04:20) Idaho Falls angler lands 43.25-inch lake trout…and returns to the Idaho record books
(00:07:16) Found a bat in your home? Don't panic, here are steps to protect yourself and the bat
(00:10:02) Idaho Fish and Game relocates yearling moose from Rupert
(00:11:55) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Most capped elk zone tags go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT July 8; Sawtooth Zone tags on July 10▪️ Saint Maries trio sentenced in North Idaho deer poaching case▪️ Gaiser shooting area on Craig Mountain WMA temporarily closed due to dry conditions
 
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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, we’re talking about controlled hunt results, a black bear gets relocated from a Nampa neighborhood, a couple of pollinator events coming up in Pocatello, and why drought and heat can be a bad combination for Idaho’s fisheries. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:51) Drought and heat can be a bad combination for Idaho fisheries
(00:08:16) Fish and Game, city police and fire departments relocate black bear from Nampa neighborhood
(00:12:11) Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear, turkey, and swan
(00:14:33) Pocatello man sentenced to prison for extensive unlawful guiding and wildlife violations in Teton County
(00:17:35) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Public comment opportunity for proposed 2026 sage-grouse season, deadline July 5▪️ Pollinator events planned in Pocatello during National Pollinator Week▪️ Cassia Crossbill Interpretive Sign unveiled at Diamondfield Jack Campground in the South Hills▪️ Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery closed to the public for construction beginning June 22
 
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