Hook & Bulletin

Ep. 6 - Winter Deer and Elk Survival, Clark Fork Cutties, and 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 big game controlled hunt applications, shooting protected wildlife, a record-breaking Westslope cutthroat trout coming out of the Clark Fork River, and how deer and elk fared this past winter. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Mild winter means deer fawn and elk calf survival looks good as we enter springFull story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mild-w...
Shooting protected wildlife is poaching, not recreational shooting, and people are watching Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/shooti...
Attention hunters, changes to chronic wasting disease management could affect your hunt Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attent...
Statewide trout stocking highlights for May 2024 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statew...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/contro... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clark-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clearw... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/do-you...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
"How can I get involved and volunteer to work with Idaho Fish and Game and help our wildlife?"
 
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Ep. 5 - Spring Fishin’, Baby Wildlife, and a Steelhead’s 500-Mile Journey

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 2024-2025 migratory game bird seasons, one steelhead’s 500-mile journey from the ocean, the do’s and don’ts when it comes to caring for baby wildlife, and where to go fishing this spring. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Dust off the fishing rod and plan your next family fishing outing this spring Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dust-f...
F&G commission sets migratory game bird seasons for 2024-25 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com...
Look, don't touch: Despite good intentions, 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/look-d...
A long trip home: One steelhead's journey to the Potlatch River Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/long-t...
Fish and Game suspects Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease as culprit in Upper Snake moose mortalities Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/crysta...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
"What purpose do the bumps at the base of deer antlers serve, and what are they called?"
 
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Ep. 4 - Burbot Science, Talkin’ Shop, and Mule Deer Advisory Committee

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 setting migratory gamebird seasons, your chance to take part in a new mule deer advisory committee, talking shop up in Kellogg, and fishing for burbot. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Reminder to turn in Kootenai River creel packets by May 1 for a chance to win prizes! Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/remind...
F&G Commission meeting via teleconference at 9 a.m. MDT on April 17 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com...
F&G seeking members for a new Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/winche... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/talk-s... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/record... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/native...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"Are wild turkeys native to Idaho?"
 
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Ep. 3 - Turkey Backpacks, Middle Fork Bighorns, and 125th Anniversary

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 turkeys wearing backpacks, how you can get involved in the 2024-2030 elk management plan, bighorns in the Middle Fork, and Idaho Fish and Game's 125th anniversary. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Join Fish and Game in celebrating 125 years of conserving Idaho’s wildlife Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/join-fish-and-game-celebrating-125-years-conserving-idahos-wildlife ▪️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXyWJ... ▪️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBhI7... ▪️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08SgG...
F&G officers seek information about five elk shot and left to waste in Unit 39 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-officers-seek-information-about-five-elk-shot-and-left-waste-unit-39 
Elk management plan available for public review and comment; deadline to comment is on May 5 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/elk-management-plan-available-public-review-and-comment-deadline-comment-may-5 
Wild turkeys with backpacks – A project to learn more about nesting, habitat use and survival of wild turkeys in North Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wild-turkeys-backpacks-project-learn-more-about-nesting-habitat-use-and-survival-wild 
F&G biologists complete Middle Fork Salmon River bighorn sheep survey Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-biologists-complete-middle-fork-salmon-river-bighorn-sheep-survey 
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/spring... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/office... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dont-m... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/scoping/m...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
"I have never hunted before but have passed my hunters safety about 10 years ago. If I get a deer tag, can I hunt any public land in the mountains or are the tags only for certain areas?"
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Ep. 2 - E-Tagging Salmon/Steelhead, Twin Falls Cougars, and Fish Stocking

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 fish stocking during the month of April, mountain lions checking out Twin Falls, the recent wolf trapping closure, and e-tagging salmon and steelhead. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE:
E-tagging for salmon/steelhead is now available. Here’s everything you need to know Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/e-tagging-salmonsteelhead-now-available-heres-everything-you-need-know
Wolf trapping season closes April 1 in 19 counties due to federal court order Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wolf-trapping-season-closes-april-1-19-counties-due-federal-court-order
Mountain lion sightings reported in Twin Falls neighborhoods Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mountain-lion-sightings-reported-twin-falls-neighborhoods
Statewide trout stocking highlights for April 2024 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statewide-trout-stocking-highlights-april-2024
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/moose-bighorn-sheep-and-mountain-goat-controlled-hunt-application-period-now-open-0 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/river-otter-trapping-season-closed-salmon-region ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-announces-introduction-wing-shooting-skills-course-southwest-idaho  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter-education-course-offered-leadore
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why is the dove season so short when there are millions around, looking at me?
 
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Ep. 1 - Kokanee Science, Fur Auction, and 2023 Hunter Harvest Stats

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 kokanee science, changes to this year’s antlerless mule deer and antelope hunts, the annual Fish and Game fur auction, and 2023's deer and elk hunting season stats. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Hunter harvest stats show drop in elk and mule deer harvest, bump in whitetails in 2023 Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter-harvest-stats-show-drop-elk-and-mule-deer-harvest-bump-whitetails-2023
How's kokanee fishing? It's a tricky question that relies on sound management and help from Mother Nature Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hows-kokanee-fishing-its-tricky-question-relies-sound-management-and-help-mother-nature
F&G Commission sets spring Chinook seasons for April 27; new e-tagging will be available April 1 Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-commission-sets-spring-chinook-seasons-april-27-new-e-tagging-will-be-available-april-1
Updated: F&G Commission approves cuts to antlerless deer and antelope hunts to help herds recover Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/updated-fg-commission-approves-cuts-antlerless-deer-and-antelope-hunts-help-herds-recover
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2024-lake-pend-oreille-state-lake-meeting-be-held-april-4
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-idaho-fish-and-game-commission-meeting-march-20-2024
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/annual-idaho-fish-and-game-fur-auction-run-online-april-8-22
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dworshak-reservoir-2024-fisheries-forecast
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/large-portion-market-lake-wildlife-management-area-eastern-idaho-will-be-closed-upcoming
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Is e-tagging available for other animals, like deer or elk?
 
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