Hook & Bulletin

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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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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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
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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...
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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
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
"Are wild turkeys native to Idaho?"
 
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