Ep. 64 - Turkey Legs, Wildlife Babies, and Big Game Controlled Hunts

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 opening of big game controlled hunt applications, turkey leg bands, May’s rainbow trout stocking report, and why 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:55) Look, don't touch: Despite good intentions, 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/look-dont-touch-despite-good-intentions-rescuing-baby-wildlife-can-lead-bad-outcomes  

(00:04:20) Controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, swan and fall black bear and turkey runs May 1 through June 5
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/controlled-hunt-application-period-deer-elk-pronghorn-swan-and-fall-black-bear-and-turkey-1  

(00:07:45) Turkey hunters in North Idaho are reminded to report leg bands from harvested turkeys
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/turkey-hunters-north-idaho-are-reminded-report-leg-bands-harvested-turkeys

(00:08:37) Application period for fall 2025 swan controlled hunt opens May 1
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/application-period-fall-2025-swan-controlled-hunt-opens-may-1  

(00:09:46) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statewide-trout-stocking-highlights-may-2025 
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/warm-slough-access-site-moves-day-use-only-feb-1-sept-30 
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/shooting-skills-clinic-planned-salmon-may-10

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