Ep. 113 - Winchester Dam, Wildlife Babies, and a State Record Burbot

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 applications, taking advantage of Fish and Game’s numerous boating access sites, a new state catch-and-release record for one lucky burbot angler in North Idaho, and baby wildlife season. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Despite good intentions, 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes (00:04:46) F&G provides hundreds of boating access sites and asks people to use them responsibly (00:07:54) New state record burbot hoisted out of Kootenai River (00:10:15) F&G seeks grants to repair Winchester Dam (00:11:49) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, and fall black bear and turkey ▪️ Youth Outdoor Skills Day event set for May 9 at Beaver Dick Park   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected]. 🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.