Ep. 112 - 2025 Hunter Harvest Report, How to E-Tag, and Farragut Elk Investigation

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 e-tagging salmon and steelhead, some early-season fishing opportunities coming to Southwest Idaho ponds, a poaching case coming out of Farragut State Park, and a deep dive into last year’s deer and elk harvest. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:56) 2025 Hunter Harvest Report (00:13:03) E-Tagging: A better way to track your catch in Idaho (00:14:43) New early-season fishing opportunities coming to ponds in Council, McCall, New Meadows, and Cascade (00:16:10) Fish and Game seeks information on two elk illegally killed in Farragut State Park (00:17:32) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ F&G reminds public how simple steps can keep you safe in bear country ▪️ Senior Conservation Officer Jim Stirling honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year ▪️ Fish and Game to host Lake Pend Oreille ‘State of the Lake’ open house April 22 ▪️ Southeast Region to host hunter education open house for volunteer instructors in April   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected]. 🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.