Episodes

  • Ep. 52 - Managing North Idaho's Fisheries with Andy Dux and Joe DuPont

    Ep. 52 - Managing North Idaho's Fisheries with Andy Dux and Joe DuPont
    Feb 28 2025

    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, guest host TJ Ross (Panhandle Regional Communications Manager) heads to Lewiston to chat with regional fisheries managers Joe DuPont (Clearwater Region) and Andy Dux (Panhandle Region).

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

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

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    39 mins
  • Ep. 51 - The Power of Volunteers, Chinook Seasons, and Big Game Scoring Day

    Ep. 51 - The Power of Volunteers, Chinook Seasons, and Big Game Scoring Day
    Feb 20 2025

    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 e-tagging reminders, a brand-new video highlighting the work of our staff and volunteers who planted roughly 40 million sagebrush and bitterbrush seeds along the scars of the Paddock Fire, a few upcoming events in parts of the state, and an important note for salmon anglers. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    00:00:55 | Anglers: Give your input for the proposed 2025 spring/summer Chinook salmon seasons Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/anglers-provide-feedback-management-strategies-2025-spring-and-summer-chinook-salmon-seasons

    00:01:54 | Attention steelhead and salmon anglers: E-tagging is available; here's how to buy and use it Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attention-steelhead-and-salmon-anglers-e-tagging-available-heres-how-buy-and-use-it

    00:03:39 | Volunteers plant 40 million seeds to rehabilitate burned wildlife habitat (VIDEO) Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/volunteers-plant-40-million-seeds-rehabilitate-burned-wildlife-habitat-video

    00:05:03 | RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/portion-sterling-wildlife-management-area-will-be-closed-prescribed-burn-improve-wetlands ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-citizens-shooting-range-advisory-committee-meet-feb-24-6-pm-mst-boise-and-virtually ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-fish-and-game-offering-wolf-trapper-certification-course-2025-idaho-sportsman-show ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-schedules-big-game-scoring-day-march-13

    00:07:16 | QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    “Is prescribed fire used in Idaho to help mitigate massive wildfires?”

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

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/
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    9 mins
  • Ep. 50 - Tying ‘Wild Game’ Flies, Bingeing on Biology, and Price Lock

    Ep. 50 - Tying ‘Wild Game’ Flies, Bingeing on Biology, and Price Lock
    Feb 14 2025
    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 big game season setting, a deep dive into the State of Deer and Elk series, a mountain lion in Pocatello, and how to tie your own flies utilizing leftover wild game materials from hunting season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE Yes, you can actually tie flies using leftover wild game materials. Here’s how Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/yes-yo... Comment period for big game season proposals is open. Here's the schedule for public meetings Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/commen... 🦌 Provide public comment Idaho Fish and Game euthanizes mountain lion which killed pet goats at Pocatello residence Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... A Deep Dive Into the 'State of Deer and Elk': Learn how big game season setting is done Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deep-d... 🎬 State of Deer and Elk Series RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/after-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-cit... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/32nd-a... QUESTION OF THE WEEK "Is it legal to remove sturgeon from the water when ice fishing?” 📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 49 - Helicopter Seeds, Out of State Shed Hunters, and Hot Springs

    Ep. 49 - Helicopter Seeds, Out of State Shed Hunters, and Hot Springs
    Feb 7 2025

    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 restoring winter range after the Valley Fire, the inner workings of Idaho’s steelhead, when a river otter trapping season hits its quota, and an important reminder to nonresidents who might be gearing up for Idaho’s unofficial shed antler hunting season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

    IN THIS EPISODE

    Nonresidents need a valid Idaho big game hunting license to gather antlers in Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/nonres...

    What a difference the stream makes for juvenile steelhead Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/what-d...

    Bureau of Reclamation enforcing vehicle restrictions on Hot Springs Wildlife Management Area of Lake Cascade Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bureau...

    RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

    ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/aerial... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-cit... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-... ▪️ Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/trap/otter/quota

    QUESTION OF THE WEEK

    “Why regulate shed hunting when there are so many other outdoor activities happening this time of year?”

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

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 48 - Wildlife Artists, Spring Turkey Controlled Hunts, and IFWF Grants

    Ep. 48 - Wildlife Artists, Spring Turkey Controlled Hunts, and IFWF Grants
    Jan 31 2025
    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 season setting proposals, applying for spring turkey controlled hunts, the 18th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Event in Chubbuck, and getting to know the two artists behind this year’s Fish and Game hard card designs. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE Meet the artists behind your 2025 Fish and Game hard cards Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/meet-a... Public can comment on big game season proposals Feb. 8 and attend upcoming public meetings Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/public... Haven't tried ice fishing yet? Here's what you're missing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/here-are... RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-hos... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/applic... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/18th-a... QUESTION OF THE WEEK “If you’re salmon/steelhead fishing anywhere in Idaho and you take someone with you, whether it’s an in or out of state person, is it legal if the person you brought with you has had no luck and you happen to hook a fish and let him reel it in? Is that legal, and if so would you tag the fish under you own tag or the person you brought?” 📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 47 - Shootin’ the Bull: Big Game Season Setting Preview

    Ep. 47 - Shootin’ the Bull: Big Game Season Setting Preview
    Jan 24 2025

    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, Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess pulls up a couple chairs for Public Information Supervisor Roger Phillips and Fish and Game's Deer and Elk Coordinator Toby Boudreau to take a quick sneak peek at the upcoming big game season setting proposals.

    Idaho Fish and Game will be setting new big game seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, wolf, and mountain lion in March, and hunters will be able to comment on season proposals Feb. 8–22.

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

    🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 46 - Wildlife & Wildfires, How to Age a Fish, and Fawn Collaring Season

    Ep. 46 - Wildlife & Wildfires, How to Age a Fish, and Fawn Collaring Season
    Jan 17 2025
    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 age fish, lots of upcoming hunter ed courses, one of the coolest wildlife biology videos you’re gonna see this year, and how wildfires can affect big game for decades—both negatively and positively. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE Wildfires can affect big game for decades, negatively and positively, and here's why Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wildfi... Read between the scales: An introduction to aging fish and why it's important Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/read-b... Bald eagle shot and killed near Sandpoint in the Panhandle Region Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bald-e... RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/applic... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hyde-p... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/these-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/upcomi... QUESTION OF THE WEEK “Why are the deer seasons so short in Idaho compared to other states?" 📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 45 (BONUS EPISODE) - Henrys Lake Ice Fishing Report with Nathan Tillotson

    Ep. 45 (BONUS EPISODE) - Henrys Lake Ice Fishing Report with Nathan Tillotson
    Jan 15 2025

    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, Upper Snake Region Communications Manager James Brower fills in as host and talks to Upper Snake Region Fisheries Biologist Nathan Tillotson about the hardwater report at Henrys Lake. Ice fishing on Henrys Lake and many other fisheries across the state is in full swing, and if you've always wanted to give it a try, now's the time!

    • Henrys Lake Newsletter: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/henrys...
    • Idaho Fishing Planner: https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingp...
    • Ice Fishing in Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/ice-fishing

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

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