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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.

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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 controlled hunt results, a black bear gets relocate... more

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 10 tips for taking your kids fishing, why biologist... more

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 Chinook salmon closure, a hunter in East Idaho sh... more

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 $280,000 earmarked for improving Idaho’s public sho... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Copeland
Natural Resource Program Coordinator, Steelhead Report
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Episode: Ep. 114 - Big Willow Elk, Grizzly Research, and Life As a Steelhead
Toby Boudreau
Fish and Game deer and elk coordinator
Idaho Fish and Game
Episode: Ep. 112 - 2025 Hunter Harvest Report, How to E-Tag, and Farragut Elk Investigation
Jen Bruns
Regional communication manager
Idaho Fish and Game
Episode: Ep. 112 - 2025 Hunter Harvest Report, How to E-Tag, and Farragut Elk Investigation
Bob Becker
Hatchery Complex Manager
Idaho Fish and Game
Episode: Ep. 112 - 2025 Hunter Harvest Report, How to E-Tag, and Farragut Elk Investigation
Jim Stirling
Senior Conservation Officer
Idaho Fish and Game
Episode: Ep. 112 - 2025 Hunter Harvest Report, How to E-Tag, and Farragut Elk Investigation
Brian Pearson
Reporter/Staff writer (Fish and Game)
Idaho Fish and Game
Episode: Ep. 112 - 2025 Hunter Harvest Report, How to E-Tag, and Farragut Elk Investigation
Brad Lowe
Regional Habitat Manager
Idaho Fish and Game
Episode: Ep. 110 - Boise River WMA Back Open, Spring Chinook, and Walleye Update
John Casanelli
Anadromous Program Manager, Idaho Fish and Game
Idaho Fish and Game
Episode: Ep. 109 - March 2026 Commission Meeting
Carson Watkins
Panhandle Regional Supervisor; houndsman
Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Region
Episode: Ep. 108 - New Record Trout, Moose Ticks, and White-Nose Syndrome

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Connor Jay Liess
Host of Idaho Fish and Game's Hook and Bulletin (public information specialist / communications role)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • MikeW

    Quick, simple and easy to listen to information. Much easier than reading it on paper. Good job!

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Hosts keep information tight and accessible for outdoor enthusiasts.
Good mix of wildlife news and seasonal highlights.
Clear, practical updates that are easy to apply in the field.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 29 - CWD Awareness Week, WMA Waterfowl Huntin’, and Boise Sockeye
Q: What happened to all the porcupines in Boundary County in Unit 1?
Staff in the Panhandle region have noticed fewer occurrences of porcupines based on anecdotal evidence and camera data, and they encourage reporting sightings.
Ep. 26 - Bear Fairs, Minnows, and Idaho’s Trespassing Laws
Q: Would I be able to bring the skull or cape of an out-of-state animal straight to a local Idaho taxidermist, or is that prohibited?
Yes, you would be allowed to bring those in, assuming the hides would be without heads attached. You'd also be allowed to bring in the skull caps that do not include brain or spinal tissue, or cleaned and dried skulls or skull caps.
Ep. 32 - Quagga Returns, Wasted Elk Meat, and Access Yes! Closure
Q: 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, what would their options be in Idaho?
They could shoot one of the deer and try to free the other, but it is recommended to call Fish and Game for assistance.
Ep. 31 - Whitetail Hunting Tips, Hunting Tech, and Being a Good Witness for Wildlife
Q: Why do we have to leave the brain or spinal material at the harvest site when it remains infectious?
Leaving certain carcass parts like spines and brains at kill sites helps minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease.
Ep. 33 - Survival Tips, Bringing Back Habitat, and Fall Fishing Guide
Q: Is it okay to place my validated tag on the antler of a deer or elk?
If the animal is intact, the tag can be placed on the antlers. But if it's already been quartered, the tag must be attached to the largest portion of the meat.

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What is Hook & Bulletin about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly update from the Idaho Fish and Game newsroom that blends wildlife management actions, fishing and hunting seasons, and field reports with practical tips for outdoor enthusiasts. Episodes frequently cover population monitoring, habitat improvements, stocking efforts, and notable wildlife events (from elk translocations to record fish), often featuring agency experts who translate complex data into actionable guidance for hunters, anglers, and conservation-minded listeners. A standout aspect is the breadth of topics, including emerging technologies, rapid-fire community updates, and field insights that connect policy decisions to on-the-ground experiences.

Listeners probably value reliable, data-informed briefings delivered with pra... more

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2. Toby Boudreau
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4. Bob Becker
5. Jim Stirling
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7. Brad Lowe
8. John Casanelli

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