In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, talk about on-the-ground projects with the Michigan United Conservation Club’s Makhayla LaButte, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion what to do if you’re dealing with feisty, nuisance turkeys this spring.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov, and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!

Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Main Interview Guest(s): Makhayla LaButte

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Eastern Wild Turkey
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
  • Prescribed Burn Information
  • Michigan.gov/Invasives
  • Subscribe to DNR Updates
  • Michigan.gov/Bats
• Interview Links
  • Michigan United Conservation Clubs
  • On-the-Ground Events
  • Ruffed Grouse Society
  • National Wild Turkey Federation
  • The Nature Conservancy
• Mailbag Links
  • Nuisance Bear Information
  • Bear SMART Brochure
  • Bear SMART Brochure (Plain Text Accessible)
  • DNR Field Office Contact Information
  • Licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Business Directory
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Nuisance Turkey Information
  • Michigan.gov/Turkey