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.

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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 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.