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.

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 shoots a grizzly bear in self-defense, what to do when you catch a tagged fish, and a few pointers to help find the perfect backcountry creekside fishing camp. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:57) Ain’t No Mountain (Stream) High Enough: A guide to finding the perfect backcountry creekside fishing camp

(00:11:14) Hunter shoots charging grizzly bear in defense of life near Cave Falls Road

(00:12:41) Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation honors IDFG biologist Hollie Miyasaki for Outstanding Achievement in Bighorn Sheep Conservation

(00:14:33) Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho

(00:17:13) Become a community scientist and help F&G monitor monarch butterflies this summer

(00:19:35) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

▪️ Riverence Lost River Brood donates over 3,000 super-sized trout for anglers ▪️ These instructor-led hunter education courses are coming up in Southwest Idaho ▪️ Portion of mainstem Clearwater River closed for Chinook salmon fishing; adult bag and possession limits reduced

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

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