Hook & Bulletin

Ep. 93 - Food-Conditioned Bears, SE Idaho Anglers, and Unit 33 Wildlife Crimes

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 food-conditioned bears, three separate wildlife crimes in Unit 33, next week’s Commission meeting, and an update on a wildlife crime incident back in early October. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:40) F&G thanks the public for their help on recent case in the PanhandleFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-thanks-public-their-help-recent-case-panhandle 
(00:03:43) Anglers: Expect changes at American Falls Reservoir, the Snake River below, and Walcott ReservoirFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/anglers-expect-changes-american-falls-reservoir-snake-river-below-and-walcott-reservoir 
(00:07:36) Two-year investigation leads to multiple convictions for wildlife violations in Twin Falls CountyFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/two-year-investigation-leads-multiple-convictions-wildlife-violations-twin-falls-county 
(00:09:37) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-commission-meeting-nov-19-20-lewiston ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-officers-seek-information-multiple-wildlife-waste-incidents-unit-33 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-removes-food-conditioned-black-bears-teton-county 
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Ep. 92 - Viral Lion Video, Wild Game Processing, and Stocking Pheasants

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 five tips and styles for processing your deer and elk meat in a new way, pheasant stocking at WMAs, a viral video of a mountain lion creeping up on a Fish and Game wildlife technician, and diving in to the December Nonresident Tag Drawing. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:02) See what's available in the Nonresident Tag Drawing for general season deer/elk tags in 2026 and how to applyFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-whats-available-nonresident-tag-drawing-general-season-deerelk-tags-2026-and-how-apply🎙️ Shootin' the Bull, Ep. 9: Idaho's First Nonresident Tag Drawing
(00:04:20) Raise the Steaks: 5 tips and styles for processing your deer and elk meat a new wayFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/raise-steaks-5-tips-and-styles-processing-your-deer-and-elk-meat-new-way 
(00:11:37) F&G wildlife technician films mountain lion encounter in OwyheesFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-wildlife-technician-films-mountain-lion-encounter-owyhees🎥 WATCH the full video here.
(00:14:40) Pheasant stocking on WMAs has started and continues into DecemberFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasant-stocking-wmas-has-started-and-continues-december-0🌾 Pheasant Stocking Webpage
(00:17:56) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/nonresident-junior-mentored-license-holders-only-need-apply-capped-elk-zones-heres-how-0 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-seeks-publics-help-two-wildlife-crimes-osburn ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deadline-apply-citizens-shooting-range-advisory-committee-nov-10 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-north-idaho-bear-fair-draws-hundreds-residents-eager-learn-about-living-safely-bear 
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Ep. 91 - Late-Fall Fishin’, Bird Seed Sale, and Magic Valley Goose Hunting

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 the MK Nature Center’s annual bird seed sale, what's new for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season in the Magic Valley Region, a moose down in Chubbuck, and why now is a great time to do a little fall fishing. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:27) Late fall and winter can be productive for stream fishingFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/late-fall-and-winter-can-be-productive-stream-fishing 
(00:07:31) Fish and Game invites anglers to help study trophy rainbow trout in Lake Pend Oreille — and win prizes doing itFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-invites-anglers-help-study-trophy-rainbow-trout-lake-pend-oreille-and-win 
(00:10:01) What's new for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season in the Magic Valley RegionFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/whats-new-2025-2026-waterfowl-season-magic-valley-region 
(00:11:44) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/moose-relocated-chubbuck-neighborhood ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mk-nature-centers-bird-seed-sale-runs-dec-5-6▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/upcoming-trapper-education-course-offered-jerome-november-15 
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Ep. 90 - Don’t Trust AI, Bat House, and Fish Stocking Truck Accident

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 getting charged by a grizzly, what to do if a bat crashes your Halloween house party, our Maiden Hunt video series, and if you’re getting your dates and regs from AI or search engines, it could cost you. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:01:06) Don't trust AI for hunting and fishing regulations; go to the sourceFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dont-trust-ai-hunting-and-fishing-regulations-go-source 
(00:01:58) New to hunting? F&G’s Maiden Hunt video series is the perfect porthole for those wanting a behind-the-scenes lookFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-hunting-fgs-maiden-hunt-video-series-perfect-porthole-those-wanting-behind-scenes-lookWATCH: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-O2UCcvHHGEO5ex4tmfJui5Y4vIdNwH&si=Zy60fH2OAMoN4OWK  
(00:03:35) See a bat in or around your home? Don’t panic, here’s what you need to knowFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-bat-or-around-your-home-dont-panic-heres-what-you-need-knowVIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGzl6ukkrZc 
(00:06:58) Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National ForestFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter-shoots-grizzly-bear-self-defense-caribou-targhee-national-forest-0
(00:08:08) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-fish-hatchery-truck-involved-rollover-accident-near-bovill ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bull-shot-and-left-waste-near-lenville-road-outside-moscow ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/two-elk-shot-and-not-fully-salvaged-near-bovill ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-officers-seek-information-about-cow-moose-shot-illegally-adams-county ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trout-pond-rapid-river-hatchery-near-riggins-will-close-fishing-and-public-access-oct-24 
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Ep. 89 - What Are Depredation Hunts, 45 Years in Hunter Ed, and Teeth

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 white-tailed deer teeth, four dead moose near Clarkia, a pair of hunter ed instructors who’ve been teaching the next generation of hunters for 45 years, and taking a look at Fish and Game’s most misunderstood hunts: depredation hunts. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00:57) Part 3: Depredation hunts: Idaho Fish and Game's most misunderstood huntsFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/part-3-depredation-hunts-idaho-fish-and-games-most-misunderstood-hunts
(00:08:10) Idaho Fish and Game recognize 2 hunter education instructors on 45 years of serviceFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-fish-and-game-recognize-2-hunter-education-instructors-45-years-service
(00:10:36) White-tailed deer tooth collections and antler measurements to begin for units 2, 10A and select controlled huntsFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/white-tailed-deer-tooth-collections-and-antler-measurements-begin-units-2-10a-and-select 
(00:12:14) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/officers-investigating-illegal-killing-4-moose-elk-river-and-clarkia-areas ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/white-tailed-deer-illegally-shot-and-left-waste-southeast-idaho ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunters-remember-allow-least-10-business-days-delivery-time-when-ordering-tags-online-or 
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Ep. 88 - Bear Attack, Firearm Safety, and Everything Hunters Should Know About EHD

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 talking about a bear attack in Fremont County, how to handle firearms safely, why you still need to stop at check stations, and a deep dive into the Clearwater Region's EHD outbreak and how it may or may not affect your fall. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:01:06) What EHD means to Clearwater Region white-tailed deer huntersFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/what-ehd-means-clearwater-region-white-tailed-deer-hunters 
(00:05:08) 10 tips for firearm handling safety while out hunting this fallFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/10-tips-firearm-handling-safety-while-out-hunting-fall 
(00:10:14) Bear injures hiker in Fremont CountyFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bear-injures-hiker-fremont-county 
(00:11:00) Successful or not, hunters and anglers must stop at check stationsFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/successful-or-not-hunters-and-anglers-must-stop-check-stations
(00:14:29) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasant-season-opens-oct-11-or-oct-18-depending-area ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/salmon-region-irrigators-asked-contact-fish-and-game-turning-water-fall-0 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/temporary-public-access-closure-edson-fichter-nature-area-pocatello 
📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.
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Ep. 87 - Deer and Elk Facts, Osburn Overpass, and New Access Yes! Property

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 talking about a brand new wildlife overpass recently completed in North Idaho, 31 wasted kokanee dumped illegally in Hayden Lake, a new Access Yes! property coming to Unit 69, and interesting facts about Idaho's deer and elk. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:01:05) Interesting facts you may not know about Idaho's deer and elkFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/interesting-facts-you-may-not-know-about-idahos-deer-and-elk 
(00:06:59) Nearly 30,000 acres removed from Large Tracts Program after sale between Stimson Lumber and the Coeur d’Alene TribeFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/panhandle-hunters-nearly-30000-acres-removed-large-tracts-program-after-sale-between 
(00:08:57) Osburn wildlife overpass—safe passage for wildlife and driversFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/osburn-wildlife-overpass-safe-passage-wildlife-and-drivers 
(00:13:07) CWD management in Idaho: Here's what we're working towardFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/cwd-management-idaho-heres-what-were-working-toward 
(00:24:09) New Access Yes! property enrolled in Unit 69 in southeast IdahoFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-access-yes-property-enrolled-unit-69-southeast-idaho 
(00:26:19) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/harvest-closure-unclipped-adult-fall-chinook-salmon-harvest-extended-until-oct-3  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/kokanee-illegally-dumped-hayden-fish-and-game-seeks-publics-help ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-seeks-local-volunteer-serve-citizens-shooting-range-advisory-committee
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Ep. 86 - EHD Detections, Idaho’s Spearfishing Story, and Deadwood Kokanee

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 talking about an EHD detection in the Idaho panhandle, youth/veteran/active military personnel waterfowl season kicking off this weekend, how Idaho’s spearfishing season came to be, and Deadwood Reservoir's kokanee. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:01:06) Biologists working to understand what is driving a slow kokanee recovery at Deadwood ReservoirFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/biologists-working-understand-what-driving-slow-kokanee-recovery-deadwood-reservoir 
(00:08:42) Epizootic hemorrhagic disease and bluetongue virus detected in white-tailed deer in North IdahoFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/epizootic-hemorrhagic-disease-and-bluetongue-virus-detected-white-tailed-deer-north-idaho 
(00:11:15) “Getting to yes” on spearfishing in IdahoFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/getting-yes-spearfishing-idaho
(00:14:43) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/waterfowl-season-youth-and-veteransactive-military-personnel-runs-weekend-sept-27-28 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-how-preserve-evidence-sex-and-species-big-game-animal ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-seeks-information-about-mule-deer-buck-illegally-shot-unit-31 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/major-road-repairs-lucky-peak-trail-boise-river-wma-start-sept-21 
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