Ep. 108 - New Record Trout, Moose Ticks, and White-Nose Syndrome

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 another Idaho state record fish, an upcoming Commission meeting, shed hunting ethics, and a quick look at how the state’s mule deer fawns and elk calves have fared so far this winter. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:44) Mild winter means deer fawn and elk calf survival looks good as we enter spring 🦌 State of Deer and Elk series (00:05:07) Shed Hunt Responsibly: Just because snow has melted doesn’t mean winter is over for elk and deer (00:11:59) North Idaho angler hauls in new C&R state record cutthroat trout 🏆 Record Fish Webpage (00:14:04) White-nose syndrome confirmed in Idaho bats for first time 🦠 Report a Sick or Dead Animal (00:18:06) Fish and Game reminds the public that winter ticks on moose are normal (00:21:13) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Fish and Game Commission to meet March 24-25 in Boise ▪️ Volunteer groups needed for Edson Fichter Nature Area service days this spring, summer, and fall ▪️ Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning ditch water on this spring   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected]. 🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.