Hook & Bulletin

Ep. 29 - CWD Awareness Week, WMA Waterfowl Huntin’, and Boise Sockeye

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 youth and veterans/active military waterfowl season, hunting waterfowl on Fish and Game’s WMAs, Horsethief Reservoir re-opening for day-use, and CWD Awareness Week in Idaho. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-rec... 🦠 CWD in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd
Idaho's WMAs provide a bounty of waterfowl hunting opportunities Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/idahos-w... 🌳 Idaho's Wildlife Management Areas: https://idfg.idaho.gov/visit/wma
Horsethief Reservoir reopens for day use Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/horset... 🔥 Idaho Wildfire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/waterf... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/chroni... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mk-nat... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/youth-...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“What happened to all the porcupines in Boundary County Unit 1? I used to see them all over, now they seem to be nonexistent here.”
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Ep. 28 - CWD in Idaho with Rick Ward and Stacey Dauwalter (Bonus Episode)

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.
If you're interested in understanding chronic wasting disease (or CWD) and how it's impacting Idaho's deer and elk herds, then you're gonna want to put an ear to this episode. Two of our CWD experts, Rick Ward (State Wildlife Manager) and Stacey Dauwalter (Wildlife Health Program Coordinator and Forensic Lab Manager) join host Connor Jay Liess and Information Supervisor Roger Phillips to talk all things CWD and answer hunters' questions.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
🦠 CWD Information: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd 📍 CWD Sampling Locations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd/sampling/l... 🦌 Nationwide CWD Information: https://cwd-info.org/
 
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Ep. 27 - 2024 Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook (Bonus Episode)

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.
Everything deer and elk hunters need to know heading in to the 2024 big game season. If you’re a big game hunter and wanna get the full lay of the land this hunting season, then this is gonna be a deep-dive (bonus episode) you’re gonna wanna put an ear to. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
🦌 2024 Deer & Elk Hunting Outlook: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2024-d... 📊 2023 Hunter Harvest Stats: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter... 🦠 CWD Information: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd 📍 CWD Sampling Locations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd/sampling/l... ⚠️ Mandatory Hunter Reports: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/report
 
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Ep. 26 - Bear Fairs, Minnows, and Idaho’s Trespassing Laws

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 Idaho’s trespassing laws, waterfowl hunting at Market Lake, the second annual “North Idaho Bear Fair," and several tips if you're new to hunting in Idaho. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
New to hunting in Idaho? Here are 10 helpful tips Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-hu...
Brush up on Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/brush-...
Minimal water available for waterfowl hunting at Market Lake this fall Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/minima...
Live in Idaho Waters (Part 3): Native Minnows Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/live-i...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/second... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-s...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“Would I be able to bring the skull/cape of an out-of-state animal straight to a local Idaho taxidermist or is that prohibited?”
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Ep. 25 - Upland Bird Hunting, Grizzly Attack, and Trapping Reminders

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 a grizzly attack in Island Park, a reminder about wolf trapping seasons, Idaho’s Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, and a first look at the 2024 upland bird hunting season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
The 2024 Upland Game Bird Outlook Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2024-u...
Archery hunter survives bear attack in Island Park Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/archer...
Trappers reminded of court-ordered wolf trapping closures; recreationists reminded they may encounter traps elsewhere Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trappe...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sammie... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-hu... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/huntin... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“What are my options as a hunter in regards to the Wapiti Fire if I have a Sawtooth A tag?”
 
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Ep. 24 - Meat in the Heat, Angler Survey, and Wing Barrels

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 ways to keep your game meat out of the heat, a piece of angler minds, where to drop off upland bird wings, and special CWD rules. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Here's what you need to know about CWD rules Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/headin...
Hunting in warm weather requires extra care to prevent meat from spoiling Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/huntin...
What do anglers want and think? Surveys give F&G some answers Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/what-d...
Hunters encouraged to drop off bird wings and CWD samples during upcoming seasons Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-dar... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statew...
 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“My hunting unit is currently on fire, and the main access road is closed by the Forest Service. Is Fish and Game going to be closing down the unit to all hunting or change the season?”
 
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Ep. 23 - Goose Poop, Border Collies & Conservation with Vicky Runnoe

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 Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess, along with Digital Content Specialist Ben Bieri, sit down with an Idaho Fish and Game legend by the name of Vicky Runnoe. Vicky has worked for the department for 27 years and is set to retire at the end of August 2024—but not before sitting down for a little podcast chat to talk about everything from chickadees, goose poop, herding sheep, and how Boise's MK Nature Center works to introduce new faces to nature, wildlife, and conservation.
To learn more about Idaho Fish and Game's MK Nature Center, bring the family by or head on over to the MK Nature Center website to see visiting hours: https://idfg.idaho.gov/visit/mknc.
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Ep. 22 - CWD in North Idaho, New Bear Rules, and Sawtooth Basin Sockeye

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 diving in to a recent CWD case coming out of the Panhandle, new requirements for bear baiting plus a mandatory bear identification course for hunters, and some great news for Idaho’s sockeye salmon. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
New CWD surveillance hunt in portion of Unit 1 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com... ⚠️Hunt Information: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/detail... 🦠 CWD in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd 🎥 Full details for 2024 Unit 1 chronic ...
Bear hunters will have new rules regarding grizzly bears starting Sept. 1 and mandatory bear ID for 2025 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bear-h...
A record sockeye return crosses Lower Granite Dam—but they're not all Idaho fish Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/record... 🐟 2022 Sockeye Roundup: 2022 Sockeye Roundup
Horsethief Campground closed as crews battle Snag Fire Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/horset...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/winner... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-urg... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/grizzl... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/instru...
 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “Will the new CWD surveillance hunt tags for the Bonners Ferry area take the place of my general deer tag?”
 
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