Ep. 129 - Increases In Urban Bear Encounters, Upland Bird Forecast, and North Idaho Bear Fair

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 how this year’s upland game bird hunting season will look, North Idaho Bear Fair returns to Boundary County, working with landowners to reduce big game depredations in the Magic Valley, and why bears are showing up in places they don’t normally go. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.  IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:10) Why are there so many bears showing up in neighborhoods? (00:12:45) How will upland game bird hunting seasons be this year? (00:14:56) Waterfowl season for youth and veterans/active military personnel (00:16:50) North Idaho Bear Fair returns Sept. 26 (00:19:26) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Register now for upcoming instructor-led hunter education class in Rupert ▪️ Working with landowners to reduce big game depredations in the Magic Valley   📬 Submit a question for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information