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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 a new state record bullhead catfish, waterfowl hunting at Winchester Lake, how the Big Grass Fire might affect mule deer and elk hunting, and Idaho’s iconic Middle Fork Salmon River and its namesake fish. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:00) Life, Death, and Data: The story of a salmon run in the Middle Fork Salmon River basin (00:04:58) How has the Big Grass Fire affected mule deer and elk? (00:09:33) Lake Cascade angler sets new catch-and-release state record for bullhead catfish (00:10:53) New In 2026: Pheasant season opens Oct. 15 statewide (00:12:19) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Hunters must sign up in advance for Winchester Lake waterfowl hunting ▪️ IDFG seeks public comment on proposed rules for electronic tagging, CWD management ▪️ Upcoming trapper and wolf trapper education courses in Salmon 📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 Official Idaho Fish and Game Website

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 where to hunt for black pheasants, 10 survival tips to keep in the back pocket this big game hunting season, how to target walleye on Lake Pend Oreille, and a black bear attack in Salmon. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.  IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:16) Two Salmon residents attacked by a juvenile black bear on Oct. 2 (00:04:45) 10 survival tips to keep in the back pocket this big game hunting season (00:10:12) 10 tips for firearm handling safety while out hunting this fall (00:15:54) Fall walleye are on the move in Lake Pend Oreille, and here’s where to find them 🗺️ Interactive Walleye Map 💰 LPO Angler Incentive Program 📺 2026 Lake Pend Oreille "State of the Lake" Presentation 🐟 Idaho Fishing Planner (00:20:37) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Hunters will see something new in the air this fall at Sterling WMA in southeast Idaho ▪️ Remember to allow up to 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 three new state record fish you’ve probably never heard of, a bull elk harvested unlawfully in Unit 31, cheatgrass treatment coming up on the Boise River WMA, and technology rule changes. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.  IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:59) Idaho hunters: Know the new technology rules before heading into the field (00:03:50) Idaho anglers set three state records for fish you never heard of (00:08:50) Portion of Boise River WMA to close for invasive grass treatment (00:09:47) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN (Poaching Edition) ▪️ Conservation officers seeking information about a bull elk harvested unlawfully in Unit 31 ▪️ Idaho Fish and Game investigating illegal killing and waste of bull elk in Bingham County  ▪️ Citizens asked to provide information on wasted moose near Elk River   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 how this year’s upland game bird hunting season will look, North Idaho Bear Fair returns to Boundary County, working with landowners to reduce big game depredations in the Magic Valley, and why bears are showing up in places they don’t normally go. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.  IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:10) Why are there so many bears showing up in neighborhoods? (00:12:45) How will upland game bird hunting seasons be this year? (00:14:56) Waterfowl season for youth and veterans/active military personnel (00:16:50) North Idaho Bear Fair returns Sept. 26 (00:19:26) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Register now for upcoming instructor-led hunter education class in Rupert ▪️ Working with landowners to reduce big game depredations in the Magic Valley   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 2026 Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook on our website. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:36) Overview of 2026 Hunting Season (00:04:26) Last Season's Harvest (00:06:31) Elk Hunting (00:09:16) Mule Deer Hunting (00:12:10) White-tailed Deer Hunting (00:15:34) Wildfire Information (00:17:23) Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Important Information (00:20:18) Mandatory Hunter Reports RESOURCES: IDFG CWD Webpage Article: "What hunters need to know about CWD requirements for 2026" Article: "Fire and Fall Hunting: What Idaho hunters need to know" Official Idaho Wildfire Information & Map Mandatory Hunter 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, we’re talking about the Southeast Region's "Nature Talks" series, a new wildlife underpass nears completion, a black bear gets relocated from a Pocatello neighborhood, and what every hunter needs to know about CWD heading into this fall. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.  IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) What hunters need to know about CWD requirements for 2026 (00:05:45) New access easement opens route to public lands in Kelsaw Canyon (00:07:25) IDFG removes young black bear from a Pocatello neighborhood (00:09:19) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Edson Fichter Nature Talks returning to Pocatello in September ▪️ Rocky Point wildlife underpasses near completion, promising safer drive on US-30   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 two mule deer shot and left to waste in Unit 66, invasive grass suppression in the Magic Valley Region, another state record lake trout coming out of Payette Lake, and a legally blind Kendrick hunter gets back into the field to hunt thanks to innovations in hunting technology. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:59) Kendrick hunter overcomes limited vision to return to the field (00:06:33) Seven Devils butterfly count provides valuable data for conservation 🦋 Join Idaho's Master Naturalist Program (00:09:05) Payette Lake produces new state catch-and-release lake trout — yes, again (00:11:47) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Conservation officers seeking information on mule deer does shot and left to waste in the Fall Creek drainage ▪️ Low-level aerial spraying flights to occur in the Magic Valley Region beginning Sept. 1   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 a huge win for hunting and fishing access, a cow elk shot and wasted in Unit 11A, and everything hunters should know about wildfires and their impacts to hunts as we gear up for big game hunting season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:08) Fire and Fall Hunting: What Idaho hunters need to know (00:05:27) What the Big Grass and Tartar fires mean for hunting in Southwest Idaho (00:11:40) IDFG receives $1.65M grant to increase hunting/angling public access (00:14:03) 2026 Fall Chinook Season Opener: What anglers need to know (00:20:20) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ IDFG seeks information regarding cow elk shot and wasted in Unit 11A ▪️ Deadline for 2027 Art Contest WILDFIRE RESOURCES 🔥⚠️ Idaho Wildfire Map  Big Grass Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-big-grass-fire Tartar Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbod-tartar BLM Idaho closures: https://www.blm.gov/idaho/advisories-and-closures Payette National Forest Alerts: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/payette/alerts BLM Idaho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLMIdaho/ USWFS Idaho Great Basin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USWFSGreatBasinIdaho IDFG fire resources: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fire Questions about hunting seasons and wildlife in the Southwest Region? Nampa: (208) 465-8465 McCall: (208) 634-8137 📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 how you can enjoy Idaho’s boating access sites, why we need your input on a few hunting options in the Southwest and Upper Snake regions, how you and your local shooting range can receive some grant funding, and how to dial in your bow or firearm. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:59) Hunters: As hunting season draws near, now is the perfect time to dial in your bow or firearm (00:08:40) IDFG seeks hunter input on potential hunt options before 2027 season setting (00:11:05) Here are 6 tips for keeping Idaho’s access sites running smoothly (00:13:51) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Range grant application period is open; deadline is Nov. 2 ▪️ Deadline for second big game controlled hunt drawing application is Aug. 15   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 second big game controlled hunt tags, one Idaho game warden receives the IWC Guidefitter Game Warden of the Year Award, August stocking report, and a conservation closure aims to protect sturgeon along part of CJ Strike Reservoir. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:06) IDFG director issues conservation closure for sturgeon fishing on portion of CJ Strike Reservoir (00:04:01) Second big game controlled hunt drawing application period is Aug. 5-15 (00:05:17) Senior Conservation Officer awarded IWC Guidefitter Game Warden of the Year (00:08:25) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Statewide trout stocking highlights for August 2026 ▪️ Sign up now for hunter and bowhunter education courses in Salmon   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 a grizzly bear attack at Henrys Lake, why a new state record cutthroat has biologists perplexed, what it’s like being a recreation site foreman, and a new state record Arctic grayling. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:01) The summer of fish records continues with Moore angler’s alpine trophy (00:03:02) New certified-weight record for Westslope cutthroat trout shocks fish biologists (00:08:21) Jogger attacked by bear at Henrys Lake State Park (00:10:23) The jacks-of-all-trades keeping IDFG’s recreation sites open (00:14:08) Sage-grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 3 (00:17:24) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ IDFG issues closure order for Chinook salmon fishing on South Fork Salmon River ▪️ Deadline to purchase controlled hunts is Aug. 1 ▪️ IDFG relocates young cow moose from Lewiston   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information

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 got a bunch of stories coming out of last week’s Commission meeting including some Chinook salmon fisheries updates, rabies-positive bats in Blaine County, some bad bear news over in Swan Valley, and one bewildered bull moose got a little help from our staff after it got cornered in a Burley back alley. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Idaho Fish and Game relocates yearling bull moose from Burley (00:02:26) Black bear euthanized after breaking into Swan Valley residence (00:04:08) Rabid bat confirmed in Blaine County, public health officials advise residents to take precautions (00:05:52) IDFG Commission modifies daily bag limit for fall Chinook salmon seasons (00:07:29) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting July 16 ▪️ IDFG Commission awards $100K to groups for conservation and recreation projects ▪️ New state record Northern pike hauled out of northern Idaho   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin 🔗 More information

Listen to the full recap of the July 16 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Jerome. Topics covered include proposed rules for electronic tagging for certain game birds, fiscal year 2028 budget, 2026-2027 sage-grouse seasons, and more. Timestamps (0:00:00) - Opening Comments (0:02:07) - Review of Public Comment  (0:06:05) - Administrative Rules: Adoption of Proposed Rules – Electronic Tagging for Certain Game Birds (Action) (0:09:13) - Administrative Rules: Adoption of Proposed Rules – Chronic Wasting Disease Management Restrictions Revision (Action)  (0:12:11) - FY28 Budget Approval (Action)  (0:22:33) - Recipients of the Commission Community Challenge Grant (Action)  (0:28:32) - Release of 2027/2028 Bighorn Sheep Tags for Auction and Lottery (Action) and Discount Order for 2027 and 2028 Bighorn Sheep Lottery Tag Applications (Action)  (0:39:19) - 2027–28 Nonresident Tag Limits and 2027 Outfitter Set-aside and Allocation (Action)  (2:17:24) - 2026-27 Sage-grouse Season Setting (Action)  (2:33:10) - Sage-grouse Tag Discount Order – Falconry (Action)  (2:34:44) - Silver Creek Property Exchange (Action)  (2:44:01) - Commission Appointment to Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board (Action)  (2:47:33) - Season Modification, Chinook Salmon Fisheries (Action)  (3:06:13) - Statewide Wolf Management Status Update  (3:28:16) - Betty Grandy, “Hunting as the State Sport for Idaho”  (3:35:10) - ISDA Domestic Cervid Industry Update  (4:06:13) - Big Willow Elk Depredation and Translocation Update  (4:30:47) - Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Habitat Improvement Projects  (4:51:26) - IFWF Update  (4:56:47) - Director’s Report   🎥 WATCH the full recap on our YouTube channel.

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 two new state record catch-and-release fish records, raccoons acting funny in Pocatello and Chubbuck, how you could get your artwork on next year’s Fish and Game hard cards, and what’s going on with fishing at Payette Lake. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) What's going on with the Payette Lake fishery? (00:12:45) Young angler lands a new state record chiselmouth (00:14:40) Georgia angler reels in new Idaho catch-and-release record brown trout (00:18:17) F&G releases the first generation of 'captive broodstock' kokanee 🎥 WATCH: Kokanee Captive Broodstock Stocking (00:21:18) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ 2027 Art Contest: Design next year’s hard card ▪️ SF Salmon River Chinook salmon fishery to open seven days per week ▪️ Distemper found in raccoon population in Pocatello and Chubbuck   📬 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, we’re talking about what to do if a bat enters your home, a reminder for the capped elk zone tag sale, a new state record lake trout, and diving into the third year of Turkey Tracker. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Citizen science is the key to F&G’s hugely successful program, Turkey Tracker (00:04:20) Idaho Falls angler lands 43.25-inch lake trout…and returns to the Idaho record books (00:07:16) Found a bat in your home? Don't panic, here are steps to protect yourself and the bat (00:10:02) Idaho Fish and Game relocates yearling moose from Rupert (00:11:55) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Most capped elk zone tags go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT July 8; Sawtooth Zone tags on July 10 ▪️ Saint Maries trio sentenced in North Idaho deer poaching case ▪️ Gaiser shooting area on Craig Mountain WMA temporarily closed due to dry conditions   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected]. 🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.