Ep. 116 - Free Fishing Day, Super Hunt Results, and Little Salmon Chinook Closure

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 10 tips for taking your kids fishing, why biologists are concerned by the increasing numbers of walleye in the lower Snake River, Super Hunt results, and Free Fishing Day in Idaho. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:10) Dust off that old fishing gear for Free Fishing Day and beyond (00:05:56) So, you want to take your kids fishing... (00:12:04) Attention hunters and anglers: New rules for tag exchanges and lifetime licenses will be in effect for 2026 (00:13:54) Tagging and learning about walleye in the lower Snake River (00:19:01) Thirteen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10 (00:21:14) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Chinook fishing in the Little Salmon River is closed ▪️ No matter where you live in Idaho, Free Fishing Day on June 13 offers fun for the whole family ▪️ 2026-27 Idaho Migratory Game Bird seasons and rules booklets are now available online ▪️ Summer birding walks planned for the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected]. 🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.