Ep. 1 - Kokanee Science, Fur Auction, and 2023 Hunter Harvest Stats

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’ll be talking about kokanee science, changes to this year’s antlerless mule deer and antelope hunts, the annual Fish and Game fur auction, and 2023's deer and elk hunting season stats. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Hunter harvest stats show drop in elk and mule deer harvest, bump in whitetails in 2023
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter-harvest-stats-show-drop-elk-and-mule-deer-harvest-bump-whitetails-2023

How's kokanee fishing? It's a tricky question that relies on sound management and help from Mother Nature
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hows-kokanee-fishing-its-tricky-question-relies-sound-management-and-help-mother-nature

F&G Commission sets spring Chinook seasons for April 27; new e-tagging will be available April 1
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-commission-sets-spring-chinook-seasons-april-27-new-e-tagging-will-be-available-april-1

Updated: F&G Commission approves cuts to antlerless deer and antelope hunts to help herds recover
Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/updated-fg-commission-approves-cuts-antlerless-deer-and-antelope-hunts-help-herds-recover

RAPID FIRE BULLETIN

• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2024-lake-pend-oreille-state-lake-meeting-be-held-april-4
• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/icymi-idaho-fish-and-game-commission-meeting-march-20-2024
• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/annual-idaho-fish-and-game-fur-auction-run-online-april-8-22
• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dworshak-reservoir-2024-fisheries-forecast
• Learn more: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/large-portion-market-lake-wildlife-management-area-eastern-idaho-will-be-closed-upcoming

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Is e-tagging available for other animals, like deer or elk?

 

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