Hook & Bulletin

Ep. 14 - Turkey Tracker, Bear Spray Training, and A Guide to Pond Fishin’

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 controlled hunt results, how to use bear spray, the essential guide to urban fishing, and Turkey Tracker. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Seen any turkeys lately? Let F&G know and help us learn more about these fascinating birds Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/seen-a...
Attention big game hunters, new CWD rules could affect your hunts Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attent...
The essential guide to urban/suburban fishing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-po...
Growing food for people and fish in Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/growin...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN:
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"How old do sandhill cranes get?"
 
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Ep. 13 - Summer Chinook Seasons, Vamos a Pescar!, and Record-Book Lunkers

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 summer Chinook salmon seasons, an upcoming trapper ed course in Salmon, a cool fishing event coming up in the Magic Valley, and what to do when you land a record fish. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
You landed a lunker—now what? Here’s how to submit your big catch into the record books Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/you-la... 🐟 Biggest Fish (2022): https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/big-fish... 🐟 Biggest Fish (2023): https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/top-bi...
F&G Commission approves summer Chinook seasons to start June 20
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com...
Black bears in the Wood River Valley find food reward from unsecured residential garbage cart Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/black-...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trappe... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/vamos-...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"Can you determine a rattlesnake's age based on how many rattles it has?"
 
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Ep. 12 - Anglers Helping Out, Super Hunt Results, and More Bear News

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 first round of super hunt results, how anglers can help manage invasive walleye, and even more bear news. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE:
F&G confirms the first grizzly bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-con...
Teton County residents reminded to properly store attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/teton-...
Angler assistance is critical to managing invasive walleye in salmon and steelhead waters Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...
F&G officer dispatches black bear near large public event in Riggins Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-off...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"When can I expect to see results for the first round of controlled hunts?"
 
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Ep. 11 - Grizzlies Near Salmon, Free Fishing Day, and Mystery Ducks

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 grizzlies near Salmon, free fishing day, harlequin ducks, and a different type of hazard on one Pocatello golf course. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Playing through! Moose removed from Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/playin...
F&G alerts hunters and recreationists of a confirmed grizzly sighting north of Salmon Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-ale...
Windows to Wildlife: Learn about Idaho's colorful and enigmatic duck, the harlequin, and other interesting wildlife Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/window...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trappe...
 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "I have a 13-year-old who wants to fish for salmon. Because she doesn’t need a license until 14, does she need her own salmon permit? How does that work?"
 
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Ep. 10 - Rotenone, Moose Attacks, and Rewards for Catching Fish

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 six species of swallows found in Idaho, what to do when you catch a tagged fish, a female moose attacking a turkey hunter near Blackfoot, and taking a look at how Fish and Game biologists use a certain fish pesticide to revive fisheries. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Rotenone is the "reset button" for fisheries, but what is it and how does F&G use it? Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/roteno...
Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/catch-...
Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/turkey...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "What role do black bears play in the ecosystem?"
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Ep. 9 - Playing Tag With Bass, Fishing Rules Changes, and Wildlife Crime

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 public comment opportunities for rules changes related to fishing, a reminder to apply for big game controlled hunts by June 5th, playing “tag you’re it” with smallmouth bass, and some poaching news coming out of the Southwest Region. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
F&G officers seek information about mule deer doe shot and left to waste near Banks Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-off...
Anglers: You have until June 10 to comment on proposed fishing rules changes for 2025 through 2027Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...
Anglers provide valuable catch and harvest data by reporting tagged bass Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
"What would have been the calf's chance of survival to spring without its mother had I harvested the cow?"
 
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Ep. 8 - Talkin' Turkeys with Jeff Knetter

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, Fish and Game's Digital Content Specialist Ben Bieri fills in for host Connor Jay during Commission meeting week. Bieri sits down with Fish and Game's Upland Game and Migratory Game Bird Program Coordinator Jeff Knetter for a full, sit down interview covering everything you've wanted to know about wild turkeys.
 
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Ep. 7 - Wildlife Overpass, Hungry Bears, and Conservation Collabs

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 wildlife overpasses, a couple of cool collaborative conservation efforts with RMEF and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, some upcoming education opportunities for youth, and how (and why) you should keep emerging bears wild. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Spring flowers are emerging, and so are bears Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/spring...
Wildlife overpass near Boise is protecting big game migrations and motorists Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-...
Fish and Game Works Together with Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to Improve Elk Habitat on the North Fork of the Clearwater River Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"Do hen turkeys strut or gobble like a male tom or jake?"
 
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