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 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 controlled hunt results, a black bear gets relocated from a Nampa neighborhood, a couple of pollinator events coming up in Pocatello, and why drought and heat can be a bad combination for Idaho’s fisheries. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:51) Drought and heat can be a bad combination for Idaho fisheries

(00:08:16) Fish and Game, city police and fire departments relocate black bear from Nampa neighborhood

(00:12:11) Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear, turkey, and swan

(00:14:33) Pocatello man sentenced to prison for extensive unlawful guiding and wildlife violations in Teton County

(00:17:35) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Public comment opportunity for proposed 2026 sage-grouse season, deadline July 5 ▪️ Pollinator events planned in Pocatello during National Pollinator Week ▪️ Cassia Crossbill Interpretive Sign unveiled at Diamondfield Jack Campground in the South Hills ▪️ Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery closed to the public for construction beginning June 22

📬 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 10 tips for taking your kids fishing, why biologists are concerned by the increasing numbers of walleye in the lower Snake River, Super Hunt results, and Free Fishing Day in Idaho. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:10) Dust off that old fishing gear for Free Fishing Day and beyond

(00:05:56) So, you want to take your kids fishing...

(00:12:04) Attention hunters and anglers: New rules for tag exchanges and lifetime licenses will be in effect for 2026

(00:13:54) Tagging and learning about walleye in the lower Snake River

(00:19:01) Thirteen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

(00:21:14) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Chinook fishing in the Little Salmon River is closed ▪️ No matter where you live in Idaho, Free Fishing Day on June 13 offers fun for the whole family ▪️ 2026-27 Idaho Migratory Game Bird seasons and rules booklets are now available online ▪️ Summer birding walks planned for the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello

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

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