Hook & Bulletin

Ep. 43 - Biggest Fish of 2024, Officer Bear, and Fish Regs Facelift

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 Bears in the enforcement bureau, the new fish regs getting a facelift, a raccoon attack in Cassia County, and the biggest fish stories of 2024. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/top-bi...
Cassia County infant attacked and injured by a raccoon in his home Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/cassia...
K9 Officer Bear joins Idaho Fish and Game enforcement team in southeast Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/k9-off...
2025-'27 Fishing Seasons and Rules booklet has a new look, and here are helpful hints on how to use it Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-2...
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Ep. 42 - Patrolling Salmon’s Backcountry with Officer Justin Williams

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, Regional Conservation Officer Justin Williams joins the Hook and Bulletin and recounts some of his favorite stories collected over 25+ years wearing the Fish and Game badge. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
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Ep. 41 - The Birds & The Seeds, Poached Moose, and Avian Flu

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 avian influenza, a poached moose near Lewiston, a new public comment opportunity for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons, and...the birds and the seeds. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
The birds and the seeds: Let’s talk about winter bird feeding Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/birds-an...
F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to avian influenza Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-awa...
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Ep. 40 - Mountain Whitefishing, Boat Safety, and Why Trapping Matters

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 when and why Fish and Game feeds wintering deer and elk, how to not rock the boat during winter fishing and waterfowl hunting, the importance of trapping, and how you can take advantage of an often-overlooked mountain fishing opportunity this winter. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Anglers: Take advantage of this overlooked ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity as winter picks up Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler...
Winter feeding for deer and elk is reserved for emergencies, and F&G is watching for them Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/winter...
Boaters: Be prepared and take extra precautions in winter weather Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/hunters-...
Regulated trapping plays an important role in wildlife management in Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/regula...
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“If I have rifle hunted in Idaho before, do I need to take the online archery certification in order to archery hunt?"
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Ep. 39 - Having Your Firearm’s Back, Drones, and Tracking Bighorns

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 why you should give your firearms a good post-season scrub down, how some of our fisheries folks are using drones to count Chinook redds, a sad wildlife crime story that happened in an Orofino elementary school parking lot, and tracking bighorns. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Video: See bighorn sheep management in the field and the partnership between F&G and the Wild Sheep Foundation Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-... VIDEO:  • Boots on the Ground Wildlife Tech Lam...  
Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/never-...
Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/eyes-s...
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Why doesn't Idaho Fish and Game stock excess steelhead in the Magic Valley Region?"
 
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Ep. 38 - Nonresident Tag Sale Dec. 10, Dead Ducks, and Hunting Small Game

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 December 10th nonresident deer and elk tag sale, a closure on the Boise River WMA, wildlife crime in Bonneville County, and three small game species that are fun to hunt and easy on the tastebuds. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Fill every crevice of your freezer by hunting these small game species this winter Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fill-e...
The 2025 nonresident deer/elk tag sale will be on Dec. 10, 2024, other license and tag sales will be affected Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-n...
Anglers: Paper permits for steelhead/salmon will only be available at F&G officers, vendors after Dec. 9 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler... 🎙️ LISTEN TO EPISODE #36 - E-Tagging Salmon & Steelhead with Chris Sullivan and Tara Reichert
A portion of Boise River WMA will remain closed through March 31 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portio... 17:16
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Was the Boise River WMA archery range destroyed by the Valley Fire?"
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Ep. 37 - Boise River Steelhead, Redbands, and Urban Wildlife Challenges

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 challenges of urban wildlife, redband trout, an update on the dead pigeons, and steelhead coming to Boise. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Steelhead are coming to the Boise River on Nov. 22 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/steelh...
Urban wildlife: When large wildlife and communities mix, it often ends poorly for the animals Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/urban-...
Redband trout and nonnative trout in the Wood River Basin Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/redban...
Numerous dead pigeons discovered in American Falls likely died from emaciation Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/numero...
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Why was the nonresident deer and elk tag sale moved to December 10?"
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Ep. 36 - E-Tagging Salmon & Steelhead with Chris Sullivan and Tara Reichert

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 bringing you a full-length chat about all things e-tagging salmon and steelhead.
Connor Jay Liess (Public Information Specialist) and Ben Bieri (Digital Content Specialist) sit down with Fish and Game's Anadromous Fisheries Coordinator Chris Sullivan and Tara Reichert, Fish and Game’s License Operations Manager, to talk about how the first year rollout has been going, how fisheries managers are now able to make more accurate decisions in real time when managing salmon and steelhead, and also whether or not the e-tagging platform may be tested out with other species in the future.
 
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