Ep. 61 - 2024 Big Game Harvest Stats, Gettin’ Lekky in SW Idaho, and Litter Bugs

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 a unique population of sharp-tailed grouse in Southwest Idaho, why you need to watch out for coyotes this time of year, exterminating Idaho's public lands of litter bugs, and a deep dive into the 2024 Hunter Harvest Report. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess. IN THIS EPISODE (00:01:06) Hunter Harvest Report: Idaho deer and elk hunters go 3 for 3 in 2024 Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hunter-harvest-report-idaho-deer-and-elk-hunters-go-3-3-2024  (00:11:38) Gettin’ Lek-ky: A look at the unique and peculiar lives of SW Idaho’s sharp-tailed grouse Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/gettin-lek-ky-look-unique-and-peculiar-lives-sw-idahos-sharp-tailed-grouse  (00:16:16) Springtime can bring conflicts with off-leash dogs and coyotes during breeding season Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/springtime-can-bring-conflicts-leash-dogs-and-coyotes-during-breeding-season (00:22:10) Don't Be a Litter Bug: Spring cleaning for Idaho’s public land Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/dont-be-litter-bug-spring-cleaning-idahos-public-land  (00:25:19) 2025-26 Idaho Big Game Season and Rules available online Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/2025-26-idaho-big-game-season-and-rules-available-online  (00:27:07) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/attention-anglers-spring-fishing-closures-multiple-magic-valley-region-fisheries-are-effect  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/hat-working-group-final-recommendations-advance-negotiated-rulemaking  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idaho-fish-and-games-managed-hunt-program-looking-enroll-properties-2025-hunting-season  ▪️ Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/road-work-craig-mountains-wapshilla-ridge-starting-april-14 (00:29:40) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: "I’ve found online that disabled vets can get reduced prices, but do I have to be a resident for that?" 📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin at [email protected]. ----more---- 🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://idfg.idaho.gov/. Other Streaming Platforms Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube iHeartRadio