Episodes

Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Ep. 19 - Wolf Genes, Hoot Owls, and the New Elk Plan
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
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 dead fish in American Falls Reservoir, sage-grouse tags, a cutting-edge method of estimating wolf abundance, and what you need to know about fishing during summer’s hottest days. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Perspective: Trout fishing during low water and high temperatures Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2022/06/s...
Genetics-based modeling estimates Idaho's wolf population was 1,150 in summer 2023 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/geneti...
Hundreds of dead fish discovered in American Falls Reservoir Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hundre...
F&G Commission approves six-year elk plan to guide future elk hunting Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-com...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aug-1-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/stage-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sage-g...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Are second tags the same thing as extra tags?"
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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Ep. 18 - Hitchhiking Sockeye, Goose Bands, and Saving Bull Trout
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
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 saving bull trout in Southwest Idaho’s Crooked River, banding waterfowl, becoming a conservation officer, and why a handful of sockeye are hitching a ride to Eagle. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
F&G trapping and trucking sockeye at Lower Granite Dam during heat wave Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-tra... ▪️ 2022 Sockeye Roundup Video: 2022 Sockeye Roundup ▪️ IDFG Sockeye Webpage: https://idfg.idaho.gov/conservation/s...
Waterfowl banding efforts help provide critical monitoring data Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/waterf...
F&G working with Forest Service, Idaho Power on Crooked River bull trout restoration project Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-wor...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aug-1-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/so-you... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/restor... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fgs-ma...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Me and a couple buddies like to hunt together every year and were curious about how applying for controlled hunts on a group application works. And does it increase your odds of being drawn?"
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Ep. 17 - Phone Tag With Biologists, Sculpin, and Stream Fishing and Camping
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
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 how to have a proper pre-hunt phone chat with your local wildlife biologist, bull trout in Hells Canyon, Idaho’s native sculpin, and some pointers to help find the perfect creekside fishing camp this summer. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Ain’t No Mountain (Stream) High Enough: A guide to finding the perfect backcountry creekside fishing camp Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aint-n...
Live in Idaho Waters: Native Sculpin Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/live-i...
Phone a friend: Five tips for making the most of a pre-season call with a wildlife biologist Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/phone-...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bull-t...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "Can anglers fish for sculpin?"
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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Ep. 16 - Winner Winner Walleye Dinner, Deer Teeth, and Boise Bats
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
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 new state record tiger trout, bats in Boise, white-tailed deer teeth, and Lake Pend Oreille walleye. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Looking for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille? We've got you covered Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/lookin... LPO Angler Incentive Program: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/incentive... Rewatch 2024 Lake Pend Oreille "State of the Lake"
Montpelier angler sets another state record tiger trout Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/montpe... ▪️ More Record Fish in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/record
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clearw... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/flutte...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
"I would like to know the logic for the 5-day waiting period (as it applies to elk controlled hunts)."
▪️ Elk Controlled Hunt Information: https://idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/tag/r...
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Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Ep. 15 - Spearfish Rulemaking, Mailing Mistake, and Crayfishin’
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
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 potential rulemaking related to spearfishing, sage-grouse season proposals, grizzly bear research, and some very important information regarding mailed postcards. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.
IN THIS EPISODE
Attention hunters: Controlled hunt results information posted on blue postcards is incorrect Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attent...
F&G opens opportunity to comment on negotiated rulemaking pertaining to methods of take for gamefish Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-ope...
F&G begins annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-beg...
RAPID FIRE BULLETIN
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sage-g... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statew... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/southe...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"How many crayfish traps can I use at one time, and what is the daily bag limit for crayfish?"
📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.
🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Ep. 14 - Turkey Tracker, Bear Spray Training, and A Guide to Pond Fishin’
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
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:
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/now-av... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bear-s...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"How old do sandhill cranes get?"
📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.
🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/.

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Ep. 13 - Summer Chinook Seasons, Vamos a Pescar!, and Record-Book Lunkers
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
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?"
📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Ep. 12 - Anglers Helping Out, Super Hunt Results, and More Bear News
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
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
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/closed... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/sevent... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/buzz-o... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-co...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"When can I expect to see results for the first round of controlled hunts?"
📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.
🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/