Episode notes
What’s happening with wolves, public lands, and this year’s Spring Chinook season?
In this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, Managing Editor Matt Baney sits down with outdoor editor Eric Barker to discuss political action committees (PACs) forming around wolves and public lands — and what they could mean for policy and the future of access.
Plus, Barker shares his outlook for the 2026 Spring Chinook season, including a look at a new app that allows anglers to tag their catch.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:27 What is the fish wrap? 1:07 Public Lands issue still hot 14:10 Wolves in Washington/Idaho 24:56 Spring chinook outlook 31:24 What outdoor events is Barker looking forward to?
Keywords
public lands
idaho public lands
wildlife management
wolves
spring chinook
chinook season
wolf mangement
wildlife policy
public lands debate
public lands access