Ep. 40 - Mountain Whitefishing, Boat Safety, and Why Trapping Matters

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 on the Hook and Bulletin, we’ll be talking about when and why Fish and Game feeds wintering deer and elk, how to not rock the boat during winter fishing and waterfowl hunting, the importance of trapping, and how you can take advantage of an often-overlooked mountain fishing opportunity this winter. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE Anglers: Take advantage of this overlooked ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity as winter picks up Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/angler... Winter feeding for deer and elk is reserved for emergencies, and F&G is watching for them Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/winter... Boaters: Be prepared and take extra precautions in winter weather Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/hunters-... Regulated trapping plays an important role in wildlife management in Idaho Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/regula... RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/video-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/helico... ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fish-a... QUESTION OF THE WEEK “If I have rifle hunted in Idaho before, do I need to take the online archery certification in order to archery hunt?" 📬 SUBMIT a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected]. 🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/