Ep. 101 - Winter Stream Fishing, Unit 32 Elk, and Bighorn Sheep Pneumonia Outbreak

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 [email protected]. 🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.