Episodes

  • 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...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/helico... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

    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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    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/when-c... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/white-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/lake-p...

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    “Why doesn't Idaho Fish and Game stock excess steelhead in the Magic Valley Region?"

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

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  • 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

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/join-f... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-off... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/food-c... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mk-nat...

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    “Was the Boise River WMA archery range destroyed by the Valley Fire?"

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/upper-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/these-...

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    “Why was the nonresident deer and elk tag sale moved to December 10?"

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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.

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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 one black bear’s incredible journey, dead pigeons, keeping an eye out for mountain quail, and some exciting news about Idaho’s steelhead. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climb Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/steelh...

    Wandering black bear cub relocated from Hailey to eastern Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wander...

    Idaho Fish and Game collects dead pigeons from American Falls building for disease testing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-...

    Keep your eyes open for mountain quail while upland bird hunting this season Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/keep-y...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/remind... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portio... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter...

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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 yet another wildfire, what to do when you encounter a bat, something you may find walking through a corn field this time of year, and a quick reminder of why you need to stop at check stations. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    Successful or not, hunters and anglers must stop at check stations Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/succes...

    Pheasant stocking on WMAs has started and continues into December Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasa... Pheasant Stocking Webpage: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/pheasant/...

    F&G seeks information about four separate cases of mule deer left to waste near Council Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...

    See a bat in or around your home? Don’t panic, here’s what you need to know Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-ba...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fire-b... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/volunt... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter...

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    "Can you legally shoot a marten, badger, or any other furbearer if they’re getting into your meat or causing issues?"

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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 survival tips, reporting walleye, one of the most common violations conservation officers see in the field, and why now might be the best time of year to go fishing. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    Fall fishing: Don't let great fishing months slip away Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fall-f...

    Hunt safe with these 10 survival tips when hunting big game Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunt-s...

    Catch, kill, report walleye in Idaho's salmon and steelhead rivers Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/catch-...

    It has been a tough year for wildfires in Southwest Idaho: Here’s how you can help Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/it-has...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deadli...

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    “Is it okay to place my validated tag on the antler of a deer or elk?"

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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 quagga mussels, the Valley Fire on the Boise River WMA, upcoming wolf trapper courses, and more bad news on wildfires. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    F&G announces closure of Willow-Oxarango Access Yes! parcels in Unit 32 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-ann...

    Fish and Game to monitor impacts to fisheries from quagga mussel treatment Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a...

    Teton County residents reminded to keep the community safe by storing attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/teton-...

    Idaho Fish and Game investigating elk meat dumped on roadside in Bear Lake County Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portio... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wolf-t... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/seats-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/salmon...

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    “Although it would be very rare, if a solo hunter were to find two whitetail bucks with antlers hopelessly stuck together (and they had a single valid whitetail tag), could you shoot one or both, and then see if the other can get un-stuck for some timeframe?"

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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 tips for whitetail hunting, the Hunting and Advanced Technology working group, the kickoff to pheasant season, and how concerned citizens can help our Fish and Game conservation officers. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    Be a Good Witness: How citizens play a vital role in solving wildlife crime Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/be-goo...

    Hunting/technology working group named, meetings to start in November Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/huntin...

    How to preserve evidence of sex and species on a big game animal Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-...

    Clearwater Wildlife Blog #4 – Hunting season strategies Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/clearw...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasa... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public...

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    “Why do we have to leave the brain or spinal material at the harvest site when it remains infectious in the soil for two or more years?” 📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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 pheasant hunting season, wildlife crime near Emmett, yet another toilet paper fire in the Boise foothills, and some very important CWD news following the late-August surveillance hunt in Unit 1. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    Hunter alert: Portion of Unit 1 in Panhandle added to CWD Management Zone Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter... 🦠 CWD in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd ❗ Important details to help hunters comply with new CWD Management Zone in a portion of Unit 1: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/import...

    Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 5Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/youth-... 🚚 Pheasant Stocking 2024: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/pheasant/...

    Pack it out or bury it, but don’t burn it! Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pack-i...

    F&G seeks information about mule deer buck illegally shot near Emmett Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/heads-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/blm-co... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/moose-...

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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.”

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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/

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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?”

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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?”

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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?”

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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.

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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?”

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/

  • 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 new Idaho wildlife license plates, why everybody loves a sucker, an opportunity to serve on an Idaho Fish and Game advisory committee, and important wildfire information and how it relates to your hunting spots. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    Concerned about fires in your hunting area? Here's what you need to know Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/concer...

    Live in Idaho Waters (Part 2): Everybody Loves a Sucker Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/live-i...

    New fishing pond created near Salmon Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-fi...

    F&G receives $209K federal grant to provide access for hunting, fishing and other recreation Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-rec... ❗ Access Yes! Program: https://idfg.idaho.gov/yes

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-id... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/young-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-see...

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “If you are awarded a control hunt tag, can you also purchase an over-the-counter tag? Or if you have an over-the-counter tag and submit for a controlled hunt, what happens to your over-the-counter tag?”

    📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected].

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/