Ep. 53 - Black Bear Results, Strategic Plan, and 100,000 Reasons to Go Steelheading

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 spring black bear draw results, community challenge grants, public input on Fish and Game’s 2025 Strategic Plan process, and 100,000 reasons to go steelhead fishing this year. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

Thinking about spring steelheading? Here's 100K reasons to do it this year
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/thinking-about-spring-steelheading-heres-100k-reasons-do-it-year 

Draw results available for spring black bear controlled hunts
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/draw-results-available-spring-black-bear-controlled-hunts-0|
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attention-bear-hunters-bear-id-course-required-hunt-2025-0 

Fish and Game announces schedule for public input on 2025 Strategic Plan Update
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-announces-schedule-public-input-2025-strategic-plan-update 

RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/application-period-fg-commission-community-challenge-grants-open-until-april-15-0 
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attention-steelhead-anglers-camping-not-allowed-pull-offs-along-sf-clearwater 
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/stonebraker-access-yes-parking-area-closed-until-temperature-drops 

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

“What’s the best way to fish for steelhead?”

📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

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