Ep. 117 - Controlled Hunt Results, Pocatello Poacher, and Black Bear in Nampa

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 results, a black bear gets relocated from a Nampa neighborhood, a couple of pollinator events coming up in Pocatello, and why drought and heat can be a bad combination for Idaho’s fisheries. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:51) Drought and heat can be a bad combination for Idaho fisheries (00:08:16) Fish and Game, city police and fire departments relocate black bear from Nampa neighborhood (00:12:11) Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear, turkey, and swan (00:14:33) Pocatello man sentenced to prison for extensive unlawful guiding and wildlife violations in Teton County (00:17:35) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Public comment opportunity for proposed 2026 sage-grouse season, deadline July 5 ▪️ Pollinator events planned in Pocatello during National Pollinator Week ▪️ Cassia Crossbill Interpretive Sign unveiled at Diamondfield Jack Campground in the South Hills ▪️ Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery closed to the public for construction beginning June 22   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected]. 🔗 For more information, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov.