Hook & Bulletin

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Ep. 90 - Don’t Trust AI, Bat House, and Fish Stocking Truck Accident Oct 24, 2025

Show notes

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, we’re talking about getting charged by a grizzly, what to do if a bat crashes your Halloween house party, our Maiden Hunt video series, and if you’re getting your dates and regs from AI or search engines, it could cost you. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:06) Don't trust AI for hunting and fishing regulations; go to the source
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dont-trust-ai-hunting-and-fishing-regulations-go-source

(00:01:58) New to hunting? F&G’s Maiden Hunt video series is the perfect porthole for those wanting a behind-the-scenes look
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-hunting-fgs-maiden-hunt-video-series-perfect-porthole-those-wanting-behind-scenes-look
WATCH: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-O2UCcvHHGEO5ex4tmfJui5Y4vIdNwH&si=Zy60fH2OAMoN4OWK

(00:03:35) 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-bat-or-around-your-home-dont-panic-heres-what-you-need-know
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGzl6ukkrZc

(00:06:58) Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter-shoots-grizzly-bear-self-defense-caribou-targhee-national-forest-0

(00:08:08) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-fish-hatchery-truck-involved-rollover-accident-near-bovill
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bull-shot-and-left-waste-near-lenville-road-outside-moscow
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/two-elk-shot-and-not-fully-salvaged-near-bovill
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-officers-seek-information-about-cow-moose-shot-illegally-adams-county
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trout-pond-rapid-river-hatchery-near-riggins-will-close-fishing-and-public-access-oct-24

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 89 - What Are Depredation Hunts, 45 Years in Hunter Ed, and Teeth Oct 17, 2025

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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, we’re talking about white-tailed deer teeth, four dead moose near Clarkia, a pair of hunter ed instructors who’ve been teaching the next generation of hunters for 45 years, and taking a look at Fish and Game’s most misunderstood hunts: depredation hunts. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:57) Part 3: Depredation hunts: Idaho Fish and Game's most misunderstood hunts
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/part-3-depredation-hunts-idaho-fish-and-games-most-misunderstood-hunts

(00:08:10) Idaho Fish and Game recognize 2 hunter education instructors on 45 years of service
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-fish-and-game-recognize-2-hunter-education-instructors-45-years-service

(00:10:36) White-tailed deer tooth collections and antler measurements to begin for units 2, 10A and select controlled hunts
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/white-tailed-deer-tooth-collections-and-antler-measurements-begin-units-2-10a-and-select

(00:12:14) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/officers-investigating-illegal-killing-4-moose-elk-river-and-clarkia-areas
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/white-tailed-deer-illegally-shot-and-left-waste-southeast-idaho
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunters-remember-allow-least-10-business-days-delivery-time-when-ordering-tags-online-or

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 88 - Bear Attack, Firearm Safety, and Everything Hunters Should Know About EHD Oct 10, 2025

Show notes

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 talking about a bear attack in Fremont County, how to handle firearms safely, why you still need to stop at check stations, and a deep dive into the Clearwater Region's EHD outbreak and how it may or may not affect your fall. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:06) What EHD means to Clearwater Region white-tailed deer hunters
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/what-ehd-means-clearwater-region-white-tailed-deer-hunters

(00:05:08) 10 tips for firearm handling safety while out hunting this fall
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/10-tips-firearm-handling-safety-while-out-hunting-fall

(00:10:14) Bear injures hiker in Fremont County
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bear-injures-hiker-fremont-county

(00:11:00) Successful or not, hunters and anglers must stop at check stations
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/successful-or-not-hunters-and-anglers-must-stop-check-stations

(00:14:29) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasant-season-opens-oct-11-or-oct-18-depending-area
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/salmon-region-irrigators-asked-contact-fish-and-game-turning-water-fall-0
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/temporary-public-access-closure-edson-fichter-nature-area-pocatello

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 87 - Deer and Elk Facts, Osburn Overpass, and New Access Yes! Property Oct 03, 2025

Show notes

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 talking about a brand new wildlife overpass recently completed in North Idaho, 31 wasted kokanee dumped illegally in Hayden Lake, a new Access Yes! property coming to Unit 69, and interesting facts about Idaho's deer and elk. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:05) Interesting facts you may not know about Idaho's deer and elk
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/interesting-facts-you-may-not-know-about-idahos-deer-and-elk

(00:06:59) Nearly 30,000 acres removed from Large Tracts Program after sale between Stimson Lumber and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/panhandle-hunters-nearly-30000-acres-removed-large-tracts-program-after-sale-between

(00:08:57) Osburn wildlife overpass—safe passage for wildlife and drivers
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/osburn-wildlife-overpass-safe-passage-wildlife-and-drivers

(00:13:07) CWD management in Idaho: Here's what we're working toward
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/cwd-management-idaho-heres-what-were-working-toward

(00:24:09) New Access Yes! property enrolled in Unit 69 in southeast Idaho
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-access-yes-property-enrolled-unit-69-southeast-idaho

(00:26:19) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/harvest-closure-unclipped-adult-fall-chinook-salmon-harvest-extended-until-oct-3
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/kokanee-illegally-dumped-hayden-fish-and-game-seeks-publics-help
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-seeks-local-volunteer-serve-citizens-shooting-range-advisory-committee

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 86 - EHD Detections, Idaho’s Spearfishing Story, and Deadwood Kokanee Sep 26, 2025

Show notes

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 talking about an EHD detection in the Idaho panhandle, youth/veteran/active military personnel waterfowl season kicking off this weekend, how Idaho’s spearfishing season came to be, and Deadwood Reservoir's kokanee. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:06) Biologists working to understand what is driving a slow kokanee recovery at Deadwood Reservoir
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/biologists-working-understand-what-driving-slow-kokanee-recovery-deadwood-reservoir

(00:08:42) Epizootic hemorrhagic disease and bluetongue virus detected in white-tailed deer in North Idaho
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/epizootic-hemorrhagic-disease-and-bluetongue-virus-detected-white-tailed-deer-north-idaho

(00:11:15) “Getting to yes” on spearfishing in Idaho
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/getting-yes-spearfishing-idaho

(00:14:43) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/waterfowl-season-youth-and-veteransactive-military-personnel-runs-weekend-sept-27-28
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-how-preserve-evidence-sex-and-species-big-game-animal
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-seeks-information-about-mule-deer-buck-illegally-shot-unit-31
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/major-road-repairs-lucky-peak-trail-boise-river-wma-start-sept-21

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 85 - Nonresident Deer and Elk Tags, Being a Good Witness, and Getting Outfished By Your Wife Sep 19, 2025

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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’re talking about being a good witness for wildlife, how this December’s nonresident tag sale framework is going to work, an important conservation project taking place on the Teton River, and getting outfished by your spouse. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:58) Former catch-and-release state record holder gets dethroned…by his wife
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/former-catch-and-release-state-record-holder-gets-dethronedby-his-wife

(00:03:34) Everything a nonresident hunter needs to know about the 2026 tag drawing
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/everything-nonresident-hunter-needs-know-about-2026-tag-drawing

(00:07:12) Lower Granite Dam counts say one thing, but catching says another: Fall Chinook report
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/lower-granite-dam-counts-say-one-thing-catching-says-another-fall-chinook-report

(00:11:01) Being a good witness means being prepared if you spot a hunting violation, here's how
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/being-good-witness-means-being-prepared-if-you-spot-hunting-violation-heres-how

(00:12:38) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wasted-white-tailed-buck-near-winchester
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/waterfowl-hunters-should-be-aware-access-changes-fort-boise-wma-and-roswell-marsh-wha
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/conservation-project-planned-protect-yellowstone-cutthroat-trout-teton-canyon
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-salvage-order-issued-jensen-grove-pond-blackfoot-0

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 84 - Upland Game Bird Outlook, Know CAP, and Pacific Lampreys Sep 12, 2025

Show notes

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 talking about why y’all should know CAP, a chance to serve on the Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee, a prehistoric dinosaur fish native to Idaho, and the 2025 upland game bird outlook. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:56) 2025 Upland Game Bird Forecast
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-upland-game-bird-forecast

(00:03:34) Meet Idaho's Pacific Lamprey
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/meet-idahos-pacific-lamprey

(00:09:12) Witness a hunting/fishing violation? Call CAP and report it, or go online, and you're eligible for a reward
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/witness-huntingfishing-violation-call-cap-and-report-it-or-go-online-and-youre-eligible

(00:11:40) Large Tracts Program: Know before you go
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/large-tracts-program-know-you-go

(00:13:34) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-power-closing-cottonwood-campground-cj-strike-starting-next-week-dock-upgrades
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-seeking-volunteers-serve-citizens-shooting-range-advisory-committee
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/youth-pheasant-hunt-scheduled-oct-4-salmon

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 83 - 2025 Deer & Elk Hunting Outlook (Bonus Episode) Sep 10, 2025

Show notes

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. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

Here is everything deer and elk hunters want to and should know heading into fall. Read the full 2025 Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook on our website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-deerelk-hunting-outlook

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:53) Overview of 2025 Hunting Season
(00:03:18) Last Season's Harvest
(00:06:19) Elk Hunting
(00:11:02) Mule Deer Hunting
(00:15:27) White-tailed Deer Hunting
(00:20:05) Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): Important Information
(00:22:05) Mandatory CWD Testing in Units 23, 24, 32A, and 63A
(00:22:59) Mandatory Hunter Reports

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 82 - Staying Cool On a Warm Hunt, What Is a Fish Salvage, and Goose Boundary Changes Sep 05, 2025

Show notes

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 discussing why and when our fisheries managers choose to initiate a fishing salvage, boundary changes for Canada goose hunting in Southeast Idaho, this month’s fish stocking report, and how to prevent your game meat from going bad. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:58) Hunting in warm weather requires extra care to prevent meat from spoiling
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunting-warm-weather-requires-extra-care-prevent-meat-spoiling

(00:06:57) Salvage fishing is not an easy decision, but it's usually the right one
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/salvage-fishing-not-easy-decision-its-usually-right-one

Recent Fish Salvage Orders:
🐟 Foster, Glendale, Johnson, and Lamont Reservoirs: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-salvage-order-issued-foster-glendale-johnson-and-lamont-reservoirs-franklin-county
🐟 Big Wood River: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-salvage-order-issued-big-wood-river-below-magic-dam-and-richfield-canal-diversion
🐟 Mackay Reservoir: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/salvage-order-issued-mackay-reservoir

(00:11:11) Hunters reminded of hunt boundary change for Canada goose in southeast Idaho
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunters-reminded-hunt-boundary-change-canada-goose-southeast-idaho

(00:13:51) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statewide-trout-stocking-highlights-september-2025
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/range-grant-application-period-open-deadline-nov-3
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trapper-and-wolf-trapper-education-classes-scheduled-clearwater-region
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-offers-instructor-led-hunter-education-class-jerome-0

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.

Ep. 81 - Mackay's 100th Birthday, Counting Bears, and EHD Detected in Unit 11 Aug 29, 2025

Show notes

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 counting black bears with trail cameras, flying helicopters over Southern Idaho mountains, celebrating 100 years at Mackay Fish Hatchery, what you need to know about CWD as we head into deer and elk season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:01:14) What hunters need to know about CWD requirements for 2025
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/what-hunters-need-know-about-cwd-requirements-2025
🦠 IDFG CWD Webpage: https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd

(00:05:30) Trail cameras could be the newest tool for estimating Idaho's black bear populations
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/trail-cameras-could-be-newest-tool-estimating-idahos-black-bear-populations

(00:08:46) Mackay State Fish Hatchery celebrates 100 years of stocking Idaho waters
Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mackay-state-fish-hatchery-celebrates-100-years-stocking-idaho-waters

(00:12:46) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/confirmed-ehd-case-white-tailed-deer-southeast-lewiston
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-game-commission-implements-mandatory-cwd-sampling-deer-harvested-63a
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/low-level-helicopter-flights-occur-magic-valley-region-september
▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/edson-fichter-nature-talks-returning-pocatello-september-0

📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov.

🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.