Hook & Bulletin

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 one Coeur d’Alene man’s sentence for illegally killing multiple big game animals, just what the heck that huge structure beneath the Lewiston-Clarkston Bridge is, early-season fishing at Hagerman WMA, and this year's kokanee outlook at Anderson Ranch Reservoir. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:00) 2026 Anderson Ranch Reservoir Kokanee Outlook (00:04:13) Get your early-season fishing fix at Hagerman WMA (00:06:15) Coeur d’Alene man sentenced for unlawful take of three white-tailed deer and an elk in North Idaho (00:07:59) From River to Ocean: The Snake River Smolt Monitoring Program (00:09:28) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Wildlife Express: Learn about Idaho's wild canines ▪️ Draw results are now available for spring turkey controlled hunts ▪️ IDFG and USFS partner through Good Neighbor Authority to address windstorm damage in Lochsa River campgrounds (00:11:12) QUESTION OF THE WEEK 📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 migratory game bird season setting proposals, 10 cool facts about Idaho hatcheries, supporting elk recovery with targeted wolf management actions in Unit 4, and how you can give back to Idaho’s wild critters and wild places this spring. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:59) Dig this: Replanting sagebrush in the wake of wildfire is the perfect way to give back to Idaho’s wild critters and places 🌾 Wanna volunteer? Email r3volunteers@idfg.idaho.gov to get on the list! (00:03:22) Get to know F&G's hatcheries: Here are 10 cool facts about where many of your fish come from (00:06:45) Public comment for 2026-27 migratory game bird season proposals now open 🦆 See 2026-2027 migratory game bird season setting proposals here (00:08:33) Fish and Game completes targeted wolf management actions in Unit 4 to support elk recovery (00:11:19) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Draw results available for spring black bear controlled hunts ▪️ Statewide trout stocking highlights for March 2026   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 Kootenai leopards, a couple wildlife crime convictions up in North Idaho, draw results from the second nonresident tag drawing, and flying California bighorn sheep into the Jacks Creek Wilderness. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:59) WATCH: See bighorn sheep released into Idaho's Owyhee canyonlands (00:04:18) Burbot — the Kootenai River leopard — is the perfect way to cure cabin fever (00:08:52) Poaching incident at Orofino Elementary School results in conviction (00:10:53) Saint Maries man sentenced for unlawful take of seven white-tailed deer in North Idaho (00:13:09) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Now Available: Draw results for second nonresident tag drawing ▪️ Early stocking of trout in Fernan and Cocolalla lakes in the Panhandle Region ▪️ Bighorn sheep monitoring underway along Snake and Salmon Rivers   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 three separate deer poaching incidents in southwest Idaho, spring/summer chinook season proposals, why you should keep your eyes peeled for coyotes this time of year, and a recent land sale that will remove just shy of 13,000 acres from the Large Tracts Program. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:32) 12,750 acres removed from Large Tracts Program after additional sale between Stimson Lumber Company and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe (00:04:03) Homeowners and recreationists: Be vigilant during coyote mating and denning seasons (00:07:25) F&G officers investigating three separate incidents of deer being shot, left to waste in southwest Idaho (00:09:16) Mule deer lethally removed from captive elk facility will be donated to local food banks (00:11:27) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Provide comments on spring/summer Chinook fishing season proposals ▪️ Deadwater ice jam in Salmon Region is out ▪️ Fish and Game, Canyon County Parks seeking a volunteer camp host at Martin Landing   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 spring/summer Chinook open houses, the second application period for nonresident general season deer/elk tags, a new property acquisition expands Tex Creek WMA by 280 acres, and how one Henrys Lake angler hoisted a 19-inch trout out of the ice and into the record books. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:01) Henrys Lake angler hoists new state record trout out of ice (00:04:05) F&G to host spring/summer Chinook salmon public meetings in February (00:05:55) New property acquisition expands Tex Creek WMA by 280 acres (00:08:08) Mountain lion euthanized following Lewiston sighting (00:09:31) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Second application period for nonresident general season deer/elk tags is Feb. 5-15 ▪️ Timber harvest planned to improve wildlife habitat and forest health at Farragut WMA ▪️ Public invited to free screening of Outdoor Idaho’s “Doing Good in the Great Outdoors” Feb. 10 in Pocatello   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 spring turkey controlled hunts, North Idaho elk management, coyotes, and a new state record rainbow trout out of Dworshak Reservoir. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:00) Fruitland angler catches new state record rainbow trout at Dworshak Reservoir (00:02:17) Fish and Game to capture and GPS-collar elk calves to support long-term elk management in North Idaho (00:05:34) Fish and Game advise area residents to use caution after group of coyotes fatally attack a dog in Sun Valley (00:08:12) Idaho Fish and Game seeking members for working group to help develop angling regulations for the Big Wood River trout fishery (00:10:36) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Applications for spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1 ▪️ Ice fishing in the Salmon Region is heating up, kids ice fishing derby scheduled for Feb. 7 ▪️ Craig Mountain fuels reduction project begins   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 winter stream fishing, a recap of the Jan. 15 Commission meeting, a Southwest Idaho bighorn sheep herd pneumonia outbreak, and a plan to reduce agriculture damage from elk herd on private land in Unit 32. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:01) F&G Commission hears plan to reduce agriculture damage from elk herd on private land in Unit 32  (00:04:53) Fish and Game will lethally remove a small bighorn sheep herd in response to pneumonia outbreak in Southwest Idaho  (00:10:47) Break out the neoprene: Winter stream fishing is a perfect opportunity to stay outdoors and catch fish  (00:16:13) Fish and Game will restrict access to Boise River WMA for second winter  (00:18:29) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ January 2026 Commission Meeting recap (WATCH) ▪️ Magic Valley Region hunter ed classes  ▪️ How Idaho's wildlife survives winter ▪️ Panhandle Region huntertrapper ed classes this year    📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 happens when you feed backyard deer and elk, the deadline for purchasing your nonresident tags from this year’s draw, a shocking discovery in Island Park Reservoir, here’s how Fish and Game proposals could affect hunting technology rules. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:54) Here’s how IDFG proposals could affect hunting technology rules Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/heres-how-idfg-proposals-could-affect-hunting-technology-rules  (00:08:14) Feeding backyard deer and elk does more harm than good  Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/feeding-backyard-deer-and-elk-does-more-harm-good-0  (00:16:39) Illegally introduced yellow perch caught in Island Park Reservoir Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/illegally-introduced-yellow-perch-caught-island-park-reservoir  (00:18:38) F&G seeks landowners for Clearwater's Managed Hunt Program Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-seeks-landowners-clearwaters-managed-hunt-program  (00:20:28) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/results-nonresident-deerelk-tag-drawing-now-available-successful-applicants-have-until-jan  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/applications-spring-black-bear-controlled-hunts-open-jan-15-0  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/become-idaho-master-naturalist-introductory-meeting-scheduled-pocatello-0    📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 a bighorn sheep pneumonia outbreak in Southwest Idaho, the proper way to feed birds in your backyard, how to be a 'Good Neighbor,' and what the heck do white-tailed deer, beavers, and loggers all have in common? Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:00) How white-tailed deer, beavers and loggers share a fascinating chapter in Idaho's natural history Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/how-white-tailed-deer-beavers-and-loggers-share-fascinating-chapter-idahos-natural-history WATCH: The History of White-Tailed Deer (YouTube) (00:03:24) The Birds and The Seeds: Let’s talk about winter bird feeding Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/birds-and-seeds-lets-talk-about-winter-bird-feeding-0  (00:08:25) Good Neighbors in the Clearwater Region Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-podcast-good-neighbors-clearwater-region PODCAST: Shootin' the Bull Ep. 13 – "Good Neighbors and Elk Landscaping" (00:10:00) Pneumonia outbreak detected in Reynolds Creek bighorn sheep in Southwest Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pneumonia-outbreak-detected-reynolds-creek-bighorn-sheep-southwest-idaho  (00:11:22) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/four-moose-relocated-university-idaho-arboretum  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-completes-fish-survey-snake-river-below-american-falls-dam-southeast-idaho  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/wolf-trapper-certification-courses-slated-throughout-state-2026   ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-fish-and-game-provide-trapper-wolf-trapper-and-hunter-education-classes-glenns-ferry    📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 two Washingtonians getting charged for poaching a bull moose, keeping a close eye on the highways this time of year, fish-carrying llamas, and giving the gift of the outdoors. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:18) Give your friends or family the gift of the outdoors this holiday season Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/give-your-friends-or-family-gift-outdoors-holiday-season  (00:05:12) Two Washington residents charged with alleged unlawful take and waste of a bull moose in North Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/two-washington-residents-charged-alleged-unlawful-take-and-waste-bull-moose-north-idaho  (00:07:16) It’s a bike! It’s a plane! It’s a… llama?...... carrying fish? Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/its-bike-its-plane-its-llama-carrying-fish  (00:11:10) Watch for wildlife on highways and avoid costly collisions Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/watch-wildlife-highways-and-avoid-costly-collisions  (00:12:58) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/help-fish-and-game-study-burbot-kootenai-river-and-earn-rewards-process  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bridge-replacement-temporarily-close-boardwalk-and-kayak-launch-billingsley-creek-south  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-fish-and-games-frank-c-jones-king-hill-access-site-magic-valley-region-reopen-dec-13    📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 largemouth bass in Coeur d’Alene’s Chain Lakes, why we stock sterile fish, some upcoming flight surveys in various parts of the state, and three small game species that’ll help fill the gaps in your freezer. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:11) Fill every crevice of your freezer by hunting these small game species this winter Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fill-every-crevice-your-freezer-hunting-these-small-game-species-winter-1 (00:07:09) New Fish and Game study underway on largemouth bass in Coeur d’Alene’s Chain Lakes Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/new-fish-and-game-study-underway-largemouth-bass-coeur-dalenes-chain-lakes  (00:09:16) Why stock sterile fish? Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/why-stock-sterile-fish  (00:15:52) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deer-population-surveys-near-salmon-and-challis-begin-soon  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/big-game-surveys-and-capture-operations-occur-december-and-early-january-throughout-magic  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/statewide-trout-stocking-highlights-december-2025    📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 a bighorn sheep shot and left to waste near Riggins, some interesting findings from a North Idaho check station, an opportunity to comment on Idaho Fish and Game’s new Draft Strategic Plan, and Teton Canyon elk and deer herds. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:12) Seasonal motorized closures and habitat work aim to secure the future of the Teton Canyon elk and deer herds Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/seasonal-motorized-closures-and-habitat-work-aim-secure-future-teton-canyon-elk-and-deer  (00:05:03) Idaho Fish and Game seeking comments on its Draft Strategic Plan Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-fish-and-game-seeking-comments-its-draft-strategic-plan  (00:06:46) Bighorn sheep shot and left to waste near Riggins Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/bighorn-sheep-shot-and-left-waste-near-riggins  (00:08:28) Recent Fish and Game check station on Interstate 90 shows need for improved CWD transport compliance Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/recent-fish-and-game-check-station-interstate-90-shows-need-improved-cwd-transport  (00:10:44) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mk-nature-centers-bird-seed-sale-fundraiser-runs-dec-5-6  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deer-population-surveys-near-salmon-and-challis-begin-soon  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/turn-lake-pend-oreille-fishing-logbooks-dec-12-chance-win-prizes-and-swag  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/farragut-shooting-range-center-announces-updated-days-and-hours-operation    📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 kokanee fingerlings, changes to muzzleloader elk seasons in the Palouse and Dworshak zones, a cool collaborative juniper removal project in the Magic Valley Region, and waterfowl hunting on a budget. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:24) Don't let a lack of gear stop you from waterfowl hunting Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/dont-let-lack-gear-stop-you-waterfowl-hunting-0  (00:08:12) Collaborative juniper removal efforts in the Magic Valley Region improve wildlife habitat in southern Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/collaborative-juniper-removal-efforts-magic-valley-region-improve-wildlife-habitat-southern  (00:10:49) Changes to muzzleloader elk seasons in Palouse and Dworshak zones Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/changes-muzzle-loader-elk-seasons-palouse-and-dworshak-zones  (00:12:11) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/everything-nonresident-hunter-needs-know-about-2026-tag-drawing  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/about-1-million-fingerling-kokanee-will-be-ready-spring-stocking-thanks-captive-broodstock  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-idaho-fish-and-game-commission-meeting-nov-20  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-seeking-public-input-idaho-upland-game-turkey-and-furbearer-season-setting-2026-2027  ADDITIONAL LINKS SHOOTIN' THE BULL: Idaho's First Nonresident Tag Drawing (Listen Here) ICYMI: Listen to the November 2025 Commission Meeting RECAP: Full November 2025 Commission Meeting (Watch Here) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: 2026-2027 Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Season Setting Proposals 📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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. Listen to the full recap of the November 20, 2025 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Lewiston. You can also rewatch the November 2025 commission meeting on our YouTube channel. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) - Opening Comments (00:00:55) - Review of Public Comment (00:05:35) - Summary of Western States Hunting Technology Regulations and Action Items for Commission Approval (Action Requested by Department) (00:28:24) - Administrative Rules – Adoption of Pending Rules (Action) (01:28:06) - Refund / Raincheck Report (Action) (01:40:52) - Fishing Licenses for Foster Families and Foster Parents Discount Order (Action) (01:44:19) - Harris Trust Land Acquisition (Action) (01:53:27) - IDFG Strategic Plan Update – Draft Review and Public Outreach Preview (02:14:51) - Nonresident Tag Draw Update (02:22:35) - General IFWF Update and Selection of IFWF Commission Liaison (Action) (02:26:13) - Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Update (02:38:30) - Hemorrhagic Disease in North Idaho White-tailed Deer (02:58:30) - Wildlife Diversity Program and Funding Overview (03:19:15) - Avian Predation Management Plan (Piscivorous Birds) (03:45:06) - History of White-tailed Deer in Idaho (04:20:41) - Jacks Creek (Owyhee) Bighorn Sheep Augmentation (04:58:49) - Upland Game and Furbearer Season Setting Preview (05:36:10) - Dworshak Reservoir – Research and Management (05:51:42) - Appoint Commissioner Representative to WAFWA (Action) (05:53:10) - Setting the 2026 Commission Calendar (06:00:39) - Director’s Report  

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 food-conditioned bears, three separate wildlife crimes in Unit 33, next week’s Commission meeting, and an update on a wildlife crime incident back in early October. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:40) F&G thanks the public for their help on recent case in the Panhandle Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-thanks-public-their-help-recent-case-panhandle  (00:03:43) Anglers: Expect changes at American Falls Reservoir, the Snake River below, and Walcott Reservoir Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/anglers-expect-changes-american-falls-reservoir-snake-river-below-and-walcott-reservoir  (00:07:36) Two-year investigation leads to multiple convictions for wildlife violations in Twin Falls County Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/two-year-investigation-leads-multiple-convictions-wildlife-violations-twin-falls-county  (00:09:37) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-commission-meeting-nov-19-20-lewiston  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-officers-seek-information-multiple-wildlife-waste-incidents-unit-33  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-removes-food-conditioned-black-bears-teton-county  📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 five tips and styles for processing your deer and elk meat in a new way, pheasant stocking at WMAs, a viral video of a mountain lion creeping up on a Fish and Game wildlife technician, and diving in to the December Nonresident Tag Drawing. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:02) See what's available in the Nonresident Tag Drawing for general season deer/elk tags in 2026 and how to apply Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-whats-available-nonresident-tag-drawing-general-season-deerelk-tags-2026-and-how-apply 🎙️ Shootin' the Bull, Ep. 9: Idaho's First Nonresident Tag Drawing (00:04:20) Raise the Steaks: 5 tips and styles for processing your deer and elk meat a new way Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/raise-steaks-5-tips-and-styles-processing-your-deer-and-elk-meat-new-way  (00:11:37) F&G wildlife technician films mountain lion encounter in Owyhees Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-wildlife-technician-films-mountain-lion-encounter-owyhees 🎥 WATCH the full video here. (00:14:40) Pheasant stocking on WMAs has started and continues into December Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/pheasant-stocking-wmas-has-started-and-continues-december-0 🌾 Pheasant Stocking Webpage (00:17:56) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/nonresident-junior-mentored-license-holders-only-need-apply-capped-elk-zones-heres-how-0  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-seeks-publics-help-two-wildlife-crimes-osburn  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/deadline-apply-citizens-shooting-range-advisory-committee-nov-10  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-north-idaho-bear-fair-draws-hundreds-residents-eager-learn-about-living-safely-bear  📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 MK Nature Center’s annual bird seed sale, what's new for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season in the Magic Valley Region, a moose down in Chubbuck, and why now is a great time to do a little fall fishing. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:27) Late fall and winter can be productive for stream fishing Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/late-fall-and-winter-can-be-productive-stream-fishing  (00:07:31) Fish and Game invites anglers to help study trophy rainbow trout in Lake Pend Oreille — and win prizes doing it Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-and-game-invites-anglers-help-study-trophy-rainbow-trout-lake-pend-oreille-and-win  (00:10:01) What's new for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season in the Magic Valley Region Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/whats-new-2025-2026-waterfowl-season-magic-valley-region  (00:11:44) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/moose-relocated-chubbuck-neighborhood  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/mk-nature-centers-bird-seed-sale-runs-dec-5-6 ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/upcoming-trapper-education-course-offered-jerome-november-15  📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at podcast@idfg.idaho.gov. 🔗 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 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.

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.

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.