Ep. 131 - Bear Attack, Black Pheasants, and 10 Backcountry Survival Tips

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 where to hunt for black pheasants, 10 survival tips to keep in the back pocket this big game hunting season, how to target walleye on Lake Pend Oreille, and a black bear attack in Salmon. Hosted by Fish and Game’s Public Information Specialist Connor Jay Liess.  IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:16) Two Salmon residents attacked by a juvenile black bear on Oct. 2 (00:04:45) 10 survival tips to keep in the back pocket this big game hunting season (00:10:12) 10 tips for firearm handling safety while out hunting this fall (00:15:54) Fall walleye are on the move in Lake Pend Oreille, and here’s where to find them 🗺️ Interactive Walleye Map 💰 LPO Angler Incentive Program 📺 2026 Lake Pend Oreille "State of the Lake" Presentation 🐟 Idaho Fishing Planner (00:20:37) RAPID FIRE BULLETIN ▪️ Hunters will see something new in the air this fall at Sterling WMA in southeast Idaho ▪️ Remember to allow up to 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online   📬 [Submit a question](mailto:podcast@idfg.idaho.gov) for the Hook and Bulletin. 🔗 More information