The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division
The Wildtalk Podcast is a production of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division. On the Wildtalk Podcast, representatives of the Wildlife Division chew the fat and shoot the scat about all things habitat, feathers, and fur. With insights, interviews, and listener questions answered on the air, you'll come away with a better picture of what's happening in the world of Michigan's wildlife. Thank you for listening.Email questions to:dnr-wildlife@michigan.govor call 517-284-9453
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Rachel and Eric talk fire with Jesse Lincoln. That's followed up with a discussion about the Carolina wren before we wrap things up chatting about the gray fox.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Prescribed fire
- Kirtland's warbler
- All things feathers
- Carolina wren
- Merlin app
- All things fur
- Gray fox
- Submit a gray fox observation
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Katie Grzesiak talk invasive species, and Ryan Wheeler pops in for a bit to talk about nutria, armadillo and the invasive species watch list.
Episode Hosts: Katie Grzesiak and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Stiltgrass
- Michigan.gov/EGLE
- Michigan.gov/MDARD
- Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA)
- Midwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN)
- All things feathers
- Eastern Towhee
- All things fur
- Michigan Invasive Species Watchlist
- Nutria
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Melinda Cosgrove start off the show with a brief history of the wildlife disease laboratory. That's followed up with a chat about wildlife diseases affecting birds, before finally talking about wildlife diseases that affect mammals.
Episode Hosts: Melinda Cosgrove and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Wildlife disease laboratory
- All things feathers
- Wildlife Disease Manual
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
- West Nile Virus
- Botulism
- Report diseased wildlife
- All things fur
- Rabies
- Public health directory for rabies testing
- Canine and feline distemper
- Bovine tuberculosis
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Shelby Adams start off the show with a discussion of the impacts to wildlife habitat from the 2025 ice storm. That's followed up with a chat about the northern shrike, before finally talking about Michigan elk and changes to hunting regulations this year.
Episode Hosts: Shelby Adams and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- 2025 Ice storm recovery
- All things feathers
- Northern shrike
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Elk
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Fahimeh Baziari start off the show with some background on costal plain marshes. That's followed up with a chat about the spruce grouse, before finally flying into the world of the Indiana bat.
Episode Hosts: Fahimeh Baziari and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Costal plain marsh
- Allegan State Game Area
- Ross costal plain marsh preserve
- All things feathers
- Spruce grouse
- Ruffed grouse
- Sharp-tailed grouse
- All things fur
- Indiana bat
- White-nose syndrome
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Caleb Eckloff start off the show with some background on commercial forest lands. That's followed up with a chat about the duck hunting regulations process. Finally, the show is wrapped up with some discussion about year two of the moose project.
Episode Hosts: Caleb Eckloff and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Commercial forest program
- All things feathers
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Mississippi Flyway
- All things fur
- Moose
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host John Darling talk about water control structures at Harsens Island. That's followed up with a chat about the mallard duck, before diving into the world of the muskrat.
Episode Hosts: John Darling and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Harsens Island
- All things feathers
- Mallards
- Mississippi Flyway
- All things fur
- Muskrats
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Ryan Soulard and Pat Brickel about a long habitat project wrapping up at Fish Point. We follow that up with a chat about the snow goose, before diving into the tiny world of the least shrew.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Fish Point State Wildlife Area
- All things feathers
- Snow goose
- Snow goose ID sheet
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Wetland Wonders
- eBird
- All things fur
- North American Least shrew
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we have a lengthy conversation with Sara Thompson, Wildlife Division chief, and Keith Kintigh, Wildlife Division assistant chief, about where the division has been this year and where it is going in 2026.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Karner blue butterflies
- All things feathers
- Wilson's snipe
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Report your harvest
- Disease and testing info
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Michael MacEachron about the work going on in southwest Michigan. We follow that up with a chat about the Wilson's snipe. Finally, we have a lengthy talk with Brent Rudolph about all things deer here in Michigan.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Karner blue butterflies
- All things feathers
- Wilson's snipe
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Report your harvest
- Disease and testing info
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, In this episode, we talk briefly to Joe Presgrove about the Hunters Feeding Michigan program. We follow that up with a robust chat about Upper Peninsula black bears with Don Brown. Finally, we wrap things up talking about wood ducks and the striped skunk.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
Hunters Feeding Michigan
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/Bears
- All things feathers
- Wood ducks
- Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders
- All things fur
- Striped skunk
- Nuisance wildlife information
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, In this episode, we talk to Erin Victory about work being done to manage Kirtland’s warbler habitat. We follow that up with a discussion about blue-winged teal and the cap things off with a chat about the mighty, Michigan elk!
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Kirtland's warbler
- Brown-headed cowbird
- Donate to nongame fund
- All things feathers
- Blue-winged teal
- Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders
- All things fur
- American Elk
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Chris Hoving about how Michigan's wacky weather affects habitat and wildlife, fly away with a discussion about peregrine falcons, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about badgers.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan State Game and Wildlife Areas
- Michigan's Wetland Wonders
- Dams
- Bat roosting survey info
- All things feathers
- Peregrine falcon
- All things fur
- American badger
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Nate Levitte about habitat working going on in southeast Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern common nighthawk, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about black bears.
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Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders
- Nuisance wildlife information
- All things feathers
- Common nighthawks
- All things fur
- Black bears
- Nuisance wildlife information
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Tony Henehan about habitat working going on in southwest Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern wild turkey, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the humble muskrat.
Licensed wildlife rehabilitator directory
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- State Wildlife Action Plan
- iNaturalist
- Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival
- All things feathers
- Bluebirds
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Bats
- Bat roosting survey info
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Rachel Kanaziz about habitat working going on in southwest Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern wild turkey, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the humble muskrat.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/Invasives
- MISIN
- Hemlock wooly adelgid
- All things feathers
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
- Eastern Wild Turkey
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Muskrat
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Katie Grzesiak about invasive species and their impact on Michigan habitat, fly away with a discussion about the bufflehead, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat with Brian Roell about the cougar kittens recently spotted in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/Invasives
- MISIN
- Lesser Celandine
- All things feathers
- Bufflehead
- Spring birding tour at Nayanquing Point
- Spring birding tour at Portage Marsh
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Cougar
- Cougar dashboard
- Cougar kitten press release
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Caleb Eckloff about habitat work happening in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about the common raven, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat about Michigan moose.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Wildlife viewing
- All things feathers
- Common raven
- All things fur
- Moose
- Moose capture project news report
- Michigan moose lift (video)
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mike Kowalski about habitat work happening in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about black-capped chickadees, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the elusive bobcat.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Wildlife viewing
- Prescribed fire explained
- All things feathers
- Black-capped chickadee
- Avian influenza
- All things fur
- Bobcat
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Olivia Triltsch about MUCC's on the ground program, fly away with a discussion about snow geese, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the coyote.
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Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- MUCC's on the ground calendar
- All things feathers
- Snow goose
- Winter waterfowl identification webinar
- All things fur
- Coyote
- Video: coyote and badger
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Pete Kailing about all things habitat in the Southwest Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the great horned owl, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat about Michigan short-tailed weasel.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Hemlock wooly adelgid
- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development email
- Prescribed burns
- All things feathers
- Great horned owl
- Christmas bird count
- All things fur
- Short-tailed weasel
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Scott Eggeman about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about northern pintails, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat about Michigan deer and deer management.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/elk
- Michigan.gov/bovinetb
- Michigan.gov/cwd
- Prescribed burns
- American marten
- All things feathers
- Northern pintails
- Federal duck stamps
- Wildlife refuge system
- Wetland wonders
- All things fur
- White-tailed deer
- Deer Management Initiative
- Natural Resources Commission
- Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD)
- Current deer harvest reporting numbers
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Terry McFadden about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with eastern screech-owls as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the odorous, striped skunk in our all things fur segment. Pete Kailing also chimes in with hunting and trapping opportunities during the month of October.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders
- All things feathers
- Eastern screech-owl (All about birds)
- All things fur
- Striped skunk (iNaturalist)
- Nuisance wildlife information
- Hunting season calendar
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk with Ashley Cole-Wick from Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) about the work they do for Michigan's rare species. Then, we fly away with a discussion about the trumpeter swan, and wrap up the episode with a chat about the northern long-eared bat. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of September.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI)
- Michigan threatened and endangered species list
- Report a rare species
- Karner blue butterfly
- All things feathers
- Trumpeter swan
- All things fur
- Northern long-eared bat
- Lake States Forest Management Bat Habitat Conservation Plan
- Nuisance wildlife information
- Hunting season calendar
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Heather Shaw and Tom Seablom about habitat work on GEMS in the Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about the ruffed grouse, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the eastern and least chipmunk. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of August.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- GEMS maps
- MiHunt hunting lands locators
- State Forest Management Plan info
- All things feathers
- Ruffed grouse
- Drumming grouse video
- All things fur
- Eastern chipmunk
- Least chipmunk
- Mug me
- Spiny softshell turtle
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Greg Hochstetler about turtle conservation work, fly away with a discussion about the ring-billed gull, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the Virginia opossum. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of July.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Muskegon State Game Area map
- Spotted turtle
- Wood turtle
- Michigan Natural Features Inventory
- All things feathers
- Ring-billed gull
- Avian influenza info
- Eyes in the field
- All things fur
- Virginia opossum
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Brian Mastenbrook about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the common loon, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the American beaver. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of June.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Prescribed burns
- Bovine tuberculosis
- All things feathers
- Common loon
- All things fur
- American beaver
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Bill Scullon about all things habitat in the Upper Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the indigo bunting, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the red fox. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of May.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Portage Marsh spring birding tour
- Shore to shore birding trail
- Michigan.gov/Bats
- Michigan.gov/Wolves
- All things feathers
- Indigo bunting
- All things fur
- Red fox
- For Pete's sake
- Hunting regulation summary booklets
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
- Michigan.gov/MIMorels
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Nate Levitte about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the Great blue heron, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about wood frogs. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of April.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- State Game and Wildlife Areas
- Managed waterfowl areas
- What is prescribed fire?
- Subscribe to DNR emails
- All things feathers
- Great blue heron
- All things fur (herp takeover)
- Wood frog
- Vernal pools
- Gourdneck SGA frog walk (April 26)
- MSU springtime frog walk (April 10)
- For Pete's sake
- Hunting regulation summary booklets
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to James Miller about all things habitat in the Southwest Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the American woodcock, answer a question about the existence of coywolves and we wrap up the episode with a chat about Michigan black bears. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities available in the month of March.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- For Pete's sake
- Hunting regulation summary booklets
- All things habitat
- State Game and Wildlife Areas
- All things feathers
- American woodcock
- All things fur
- American black bear
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Scott Eggeman about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about crows, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about otters. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities available in the month of February.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/elk
- All things feathers
- American crow
- Bird walk event registration
- All things fur
- North American river otter
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Bill Scullon about all things habitat in the Upper Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about snowy owls, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about bog lemmings.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan birding trails
- All things feathers
- Snowy owl
- All things fur
- Southern bog lemming
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mark Mills about all things habitat in the Southwest region of the state, fly away with a discussion about pileated woodpeckers, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the elusive pine marten.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Gourdneck State Game Area map
- Karner Blue Butterflies
- Wetland Wonders
- All things feathers
- Pileated woodpecker
- The Amazing Secrets of Woodpecker Tongues
- Nest box instructions
- Winter Finch Forecast
- Snowbirds article
- All things fur
- Pine Marten
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Jesse Lincoln from Michigan Natural Features Inventory about all things habitat, fly away with a discussion about bird migration and die-offs from window collisions, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about what is perhaps Michigan’s most iconic fall mammal, the white-tailed deer.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI)
- Allegan State Game Area map (PDF)
- All things feathers
- Merlin app
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Deer
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Joe Robison about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with eastern screech-owls as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the odorous, striped skunk in our all things fur segment.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders
- All things feathers
- Eastern screech-owl (All about birds)
- All things fur
- Striped skunk (iNaturalist)
- Nuisance wildlife information
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mike Parker about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with sharp-tailed grouse as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the Ursus americanus in our all things fur segment.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan.gov/Hunting
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- All things feathers
- Sharp-tailed grouse
- All things fur
- Black bears
- Nuisance wildlife information
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Kristin Wildman about all things habitat in Southwest Michigan, fly away with piping plovers as we talk all things feathers, and talk about Michigan's largest squirrel in our all things fur segment.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- About prescribed fire
- Karner blue butterflies
- All things feathers
- Piping plovers
- All things fur
- Woodchucks
- Hunting information
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our popular interviews about the challenges a changing climate pose to wildlife.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner, Holly Vaughn and Hannah Schauer
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- Managed Waterfowl Areas
- iNaturalist
- eBird
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Seek app
- Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessment
- Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
- National Climate Assessment
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our most popular interviews about one of everyone's least favorite woodland insects — the tick.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- Michigan.gov/Lyme
- Radio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy Episode
- The Tick App
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our most popular interviews on the importance of leaving wildlife in the wild.
Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk about habitat projects happening in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about spring wild turkey behavior, and have a high-flying discussion about little brown bats.
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Michigan elk hunting information
- Good neighbor authority
- All things feathers
- Nuisance wildlife information
- Michigan turkey hunting information
- All things fur
- Michigan bat information
- Rabies information
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk about habitat projects happening in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about birding on Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS), and dive into tips on avoiding conflicts with black bears this spring.
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
Assistant producer/editor: Caleb Edge
- All things habitat
- Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area
- Au Train State Wildlife Management Area
- Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
- All things feathers
- Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS)
- All things fur
- Nuisance wildlife information
- How to keep wildlife wild
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to John Niewoonder about all things habitat in Southwest Michigan, fly away with a discussion about what can be done concerning bird population declines as we talk all things feathered, and dive into fox and coyote conflict prevention tips in our all things fur segment.
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- State Game Areas
- Commercial timber sales
- All things feathers
- Forestry for Michigan Birds Initiative
- Waterfowl hunting information
- Michigan DNR Hunt Fish mobile app
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Michigan.gov/SmallGame
- Nuisance wildlife information
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Terry McFadden about all things habitat in Southeast Michigan, fly away with Snow Buntings as we talk all things feathered, and dive into winter hunting and trapping opportunities in our all things fur segment.
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- Managed Waterfowl Areas
- Monitoring waterfowl populations from the sky
- Invasive Buckthorn Removal/Stewardship Day
- All things feathers
- Snow bunting
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
- All things fur
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Michigan.gov/SmallGame
- Learn to hunt information
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the dark-eyed junco, find out what habitat work is happening in the Southwest Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.
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/editor: Eric Hilliard
Assistant Producer/editor: Caleb Edge
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Raccoon
- Elk Season Recap
- Michigan.gov/Elk
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Pure Michigan Hunt
- Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the dark-eyed junco, find out what habitat work is happening in the Southwest Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.
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
Around the State Guest: Chad Fedewa
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Dark-eyed junco
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Current reported harvest totals
- DNR Hunt Fish App
- Timber sales
- Wetland Wonders
- Michigan Natural Features Inventory
- Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan snakes
- Nuisance wildlife prevention
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Bald eagles
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the Blue Jay, find out what habitat work is happening in the Upper Peninsula, talk deer with Chad Stewart and Brian Frawley, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.
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
Around the State Guest: Bill Scullon
Interview guests: Chad Stewart and Brian Frawley
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Blue Jay
- Red-shouldered hawk
- Red-tailed hawk
- Around the State Links
- Shore to shore birding trail
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Current reported harvest totals
- Michigan.gov/CWD
- Michigan.gov/BovineTB
- DNR Hunt Fish App
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the elk, find out what habitat work is happening in the Southeastern Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.
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
Around the State Guest: Kaitlyn Barnes
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Elk
- Elk viewing guide
- Around the State Links
- Port Huron State Game Area Walk and Talk
- Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival
- Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports
- Mailbag Links
- Waterfowl hunting info
- GEMS Locations
- Deer harvest reporting information
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the American toad, find out what habitat work is happening in the Northern Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.
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
Around the State Guest: Brian Mastenbrook
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Eastern American Toad
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Prescribed burn information
- Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports
- Mailbag Links
- Five-lined Skinks
- Michigan.gov/Bear
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what habitat work is happening in the southwest part of the state, learn everything you probably ever wanted to know about ticks, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.
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: Holly Vaughn, Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Mark Mills
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Jean Tsao, Dr. Megan Porter and Dr. Dan O'Brien
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Tiger salamander
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Maple River State Game Area Map
- Prescribed burn information
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/Lyme
- Radio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy Episode
- The Tick App
- Mailbag Links
- Turtle information
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Upper Peninsula, learn about avian influenza with Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Megan Moriarty, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about muskrats and how to avoid potential conflicts with them.
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
Around the State Guest: Karen Sexton
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Megan Moriarty
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Spotted turtle
- Herps of Michigan
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Black terns
- Interview Links
- Wildlife Diseases
- Avian influenza
- Avian influenza testing numbers
- Eyes in the field
- Wildlife Disease Lab - 517-336-5030
- MDARD (domestic poultry) - 1-800-292-3939 or 517-373-0440 (after-hours)
- Mailbag Links
- River otters
- Michigan.gov/lyme
- Nuisance bear information
- Red squirrels
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Muskrats
- Nuisance wildlife removal companies
- Michigan.gov/trapping
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Southeastern Lower Peninsula, learn about why natural resource agencies remove wildlife from people keeping them as pets or rehabilitating them without a license, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the Explore the Wetland Wonders contest.
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
Around the State Guest: Terry McFadden
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Dan O'Brien, Dr. Kimberly Signs and Dr. Jim Sikarskie
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Mallard
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Interview Links
- Wildlife Diseases
- Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Directory
- Michigan.gov/Rabies
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Landowners Guide
- Audubon plants for birds database
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- N/A
- Misc.
- Why the American Woodcock's Ears Are Below Its Big Eyes
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula, talk about birds with MiBirds coordinator, Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about avoiding conflicts with migratory birds.
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
Around the State Guest: Rex Ainslie
Main Interview Guest(s): Erin Rowan
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Turkey vulture
- Around the State Links
- Elk management plan
- Elk hunting info
- Dam management
- Interview Links
- MiBirds
- MiBirds Facebook Page
- Birds mentioned:
- Red-winged Blackbird
- Sandhill Crane
- American Robin
- Killdeer
- Song Sparrow
- American woodcock
- Northern Cardinal
- Wilson's Warbler
- Yellow Warbler
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
- Audubon plants for birds database
- Audubon Kirtland's Warbler webinar
- Global Bird Collison Mapper app
- Audubon Great Lakes Facebook Page
- Michigan DNR Stewardship Division
- Audubon Climate Watch
- Summer Global Big Day
- Michigan.gov/Birding
- Mailbag Links
- Nuisance turkey information
- Turkey hunting information
- Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Nuisance Wildlife Information
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southwest Lower Peninsula, talk about bears and large carnivores with Cody Norton, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about how you can save yourself and the wildlife around your home from headaches 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
Around the State Guest: Mark Sargent
Main Interview Guest(s): Cody Norton
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Fox Squirrels
- Around the State Links
- Managed Waterfowl Areas
- Gourdneck State Game Area Map
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/Bear
- Michigan predator-prey study
- Michigan Natural Resources Commission
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/HunterSafety
- Michigan.gov/Hunting
- Michigan.gov/Elk
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Nuisance Wildlife Information
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, talk about climate change and wildlife adaptation with Chris Hoving, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about avoiding nuisance skunk issues.
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: Holly Vaughn, Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Bill Scullon
Main Interview Guest(s): Chris Hoving
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Trumpeter swan
- Around the State Links
- Forest compartment review
- Michigan.gov/Wolves
- Deer Wintering Complexes
- Black Terns
- Sharptailed Grouse
- Interview Links
- Managed Waterfowl Areas
- iNaturalist
- eBird
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Seek app
- Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessment
- Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
- National Climate Assessment
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
- Michigan.gov/Hunting
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Nuisance Wildlife Information
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southeast Region, talk fur harvesting with Adam Bump, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the approaching breeding activities of coyotes and foxes.
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
Around the State Guest: Terry McFadden
Main Interview Guest(s): Adam Bump
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Gray Fox
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/SOS
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Snowy Owls
- Nuisance Wildlife Information
- How To Haze a Nuisance Coyote (Video)
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula Region, talk winter activities at Michigan State Parks with Maia Turek, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about winter bird watching activities and animal track identification in the snow.
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
Around the State Guest: Rex Ainsle
Main Interview Guest(s): Maia Turek
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Bald Eagle
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Michigan.gov/Elk
- Manistee River State Game Area Map
- Ducks Unlimited
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/WinterFun
- Michigan.gov/Fishing
- midnrreservations.com
- Michigan.gov/StateParks
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/MiHUNT
- Michigan.gov/RecSearch
- Michigan.gov/DNRDigests
- Nuisance Bear Information
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- All About Birds
- Project Feeder Watch
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southwest Region, talk deer with Ashley Autenrieth and Chad Stewart, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with some helpful hunter safety tips.
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
Around the State Guest: John Niewoonder
Main Interview Guest(s): Ashley Autenrieth and Chad Stewart
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Cottontail Rabbit
- Michigan.gov/SmallGame
- Around the State Links
- Maple River SGA Map
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Michigan.gov/CWD
- Michigan.gov/BovineTB
- Michigan.gov/WDM
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Hunting
- Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
- Green Frog
- Squirrel Pox
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Michigan.gov/HunterSafety
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what fall work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, talk mythical creatures in Michigan folklore with Rachel Clark from the Michigan History Center, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about having a wildlife friendly Halloween.
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
Around the State Guest: Karen Sexton
Main Interview Guest(s): Rachel Clark
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Star-nosed Mole
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- MUCC On-the-Ground
- Interview Links
- Michigan Dogman Song
- Michigan.gov/MHC
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/SmallGame
- Michigan.gov/DNRDigests
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what fall work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southeast Lower Peninsula, talk about public lands with Kristin Wildman, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about fall elk viewing and bird watching.
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
Around the State Guest: Nate Levitt
Main Interview Guest(s): Kristin Wildman
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Broad-Winged Hawk
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders
- Turkey Tracts
- Interview Links
- State Game Areas
- Public Input Opportunities
- Local Biologist Contact Info
- Public Hunting Land Maps
- Michigan.gov/MiHunt
- Michigan.gov/DNRAccessibility
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Bear
- Michigan.gov/GEMS
- Michigan Lizards and Salemanders
- Michigan.gov/Invasives
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Ebird
- All About Birds
- Elk Viewing Guide
- Elk Viewing Guide (Plain Text)
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what summer work is happening for Wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula, talk about Michigan Moose with Chad Stewart and Bill Scullon, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion on how fencing can help to reduce your wildlife conflicts.
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
Around the State Guest: Rex Ainsle
Main Interview Guest(s): Chad Stewart, Bill Scullon
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Moose
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Michigan.gov/GEMS
- State Game Areas
- Michigan.gov/BovineTB
- Michigan.gov/ELK
- Ducks Unlimited
- Interview Links
- Moose in Michigan
- Michigan Moose Lift (Video)
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Bear
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Nuisance Wildlife Information
In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what summer work is happening for Wildlife in Michigan’s Southwest, talk bugs with entomologist Howard Russell (Michigan State University’s bug man) and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion on how to handle foxes in the hen house!
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
Around the State Guest: Mark Mills
Main Interview Guest(s): Howard Russell
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Monarch Butterfly
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Michigan.gov/Invasives
- Michigan.gov/MiMorels
- Michigan Native Species
- What is prescribed burning?
- Michigan.gov/Hunting
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- DNR Shooting Ranges
- Interview Links
- MSU Department of Entomology
- bugman@msu.edu
- Scientific American: Brood X Cicadas Are Emerging At Last
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/SmallGame
- Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Nuisance Wildlife Information
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Upper Peninsula, learn about why natural resource agencies remove wildlife from people keeping them as pets or rehabilitating them without a license, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion on how to handle Canada Geese if they become a nuisance on your property.
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
Around the State Guest: Bill Scullon
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Dan O'Brien, Dr. Kimberly Signs and Dr. Jim Sikarskie
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Canada Goose
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Nuisance Wildlife Information
- Michigan.gov/Invasives
- Michigan.gov/GEMS
- Michigan Birding Areas
- What is prescribed burning?
- Michigan.gov/Hunting
- Interview Links
- Wildlife Diseases
- Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Directory
- Michigan.gov/Rabies
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/SmallGame
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Nuisance Canada Goose Information
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
This narrated Showcasing the DNR story, originally written by Katie Urban, can be found online here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/2c3da64
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, learn everything you probably ever wanted to know about ticks, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion what to do if you’re having problems with deer eating your gardens and flowers.
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: Holly Vaughn, Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Terry McFadden
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Jean Tsao, Dr. Megan Porter and Dr. Dan O'Brien
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Blanding's Turtle
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
- Michigan.gov/ShootingRanges
- Black Terns
- Mallard Ducks
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/Lyme
- Radio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy Episode
- The Tick App
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Michigan.gov/EGLE
- How To Keep Beavers From Plugging Culverts
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Local Wildlife Biologist Contact Info
- Michigan.gov/Bear
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Nuisance White-tailed Deer Information
- Michigan.gov/Deer
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
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, talk about Michigan History and the DNR Centennial with the Michigan History Center’s Tobi Voight, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about baby wild animals that will soon be everywhere as spring approaches and the dos and don’ts if you happen to run across them.
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): Tobi Voigt
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Northern Short-tailed Shrew
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/DNR
- Subscribe to DNR Updates
- Forest Management for Wildlife (Timber Sales)
- Wildlife Division 2020 Annual Report
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/MHC
- Michiganology.org
- COVID Story Collection Project
- Cambridge Junction (Walker Tavern) Historic Site
- Hartwick Pines State Park Logging Museum
- Fayette Historic State Park
- Mailbag Links
- Frog and Toad Survey Information
- Nuisance Bear Information
- Michigan Natural Resources Commission
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Wildlife Rehabilitator Contact Information
- Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, listen to an interview with the Wildlife Division’s new Chief, Jared Duquette, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about coyotes, and how you can think like one to help prevent them from becoming a nuisance.
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): Jared Duquette
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Coyote
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Deer Wintering Complexes
- UP Deer Habitat Improvement Grants
- Northern Lower Peninsula Deer PLAN Grants
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Forest Management for Wildlife (Timber Sales)
- Interview Links
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Michigan.gov/WildlifeSurveys
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
- Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Nuisance Coyote Information
- Video: How To Haze A Nuisance Coyote
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, listen to an interview with the Michigan Wildlife Council's chairman, Nick Buggia, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about squirrels and what you can do if they become a nuisance.
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): Nick Buggia
- Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Snowy Owl
- eBird
- Audubon Field Guide
- Around the State Links
- Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
- Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
- How Timber Sales Help Wildlife
- Michigan.gov/DNRGrants
- Michigan.gov/BovineTB
- Interview Links
- Michigan Wildlife Council
- Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Bird Feeding Tips
- Michigan.gov/Rabies
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
- Wildlife is Everywhere Links
- Michigan.gov/SmallGame
- Michigan.gov/Wildlife
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, look at the year in review with Hannah and Rachel, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about woodpeckers and what you can do if they become a nuisance. Show notes and transcripts are available at Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, talk birds with Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about black bears in Michigan. Show notes and transcripts are available at Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state segment, talk deer and deer regulations with Chad and Ashley, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about bats in Michigan. Show notes and transcripts are available at Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening in our around the state segment, talk about diversity, equity and inclusion with Alexis, Clay and Ashley, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about urban wildlife and wildlife conflicts. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening with deer regulations, talk about the Recovering America's Wildlife Act with Dan Kennedy, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about muskrats. Show notes and transcripts are available at Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state in our Working for Wildlife segment, talk accessible recreation with Kristin Wildman and Ryan Soulard, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Canada Geese. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state in our Working for Wildlife segment, talk about peregrine falcons with Nik Kalejs, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about deer fawns in Michigan, and why they should be left in the wild. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state in our Working for Wildlife segment, talk to DNR Public Information Officer, Ed Golder, about the DNR's response to Covid-19, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about black bears in Michigan during the spring months. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk to Todd Grischke of the Fisheries Division about arctic grayling restoration, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the upcoming spring birding tours in Michigan. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk to Kerry Fitzpatrick about the Camera Point Project, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Michigan wildlife currently in the "season of love" around Valentine's day. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk wildlife-themed tabletop games with Karen Cleveland, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about winter wildlife watching opportunities and animal track identification. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk about the regulations process with Sarah Cummins and Krista Hubbard, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about fur harvesting opportunities and the last month to get in on the Pure Michigan Hunt. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk deer and deer season with Chad Stewart, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Michigan's deer hunting heritage. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk upland game birds with Al Stewart, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Michigan bats. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk about the Pigeon River Country with the Director of the DNR, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about small game hunting opportunities. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk ticks and tick-borne illnesses with experts in the field, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about gearing up for the coming hunting seasons. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk invasive species with Greg Norwood and Ryan Wheeler, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about wildlife habitat grants. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk prescribed fire with Glenn Palmgren, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about being SMART when it comes to Michigan black bears. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk birds with Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about spring outdoor activities on public land, and the Explore MI Wetland Wonders contest. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk bats and rabies with Dr. Kim Signs, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with an on the spot interview with our most recent Pure Michigan Hunt winners. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk wildlife research with Stephen Beyer, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the "What in the Wild" card game. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk forest management with a forester and wildlife biologist, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about winter activities available at state parks. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk Wildlife Action Plan (WAP) with Amy Derosier, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about winter wildlife viewing opportunities. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk bats with John DePue, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the Pure Michigan Hunt. Show notes and transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk safety and more with a Michigan Conservation Officer, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion deer season here in Michigan. Transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, learn about Michigan's Wetland Wonders with Waterfowl and Wetlands Specialist, Barbara Avers, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Michigan bats, perfect for the month of October. Transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, learn about a variety of wildlife diseases from DNR State Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Kelly Straka, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion on elk viewing in the months of September and October. Transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, learn about the Hunting Access Program (HAP) from Monique Ferris, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion of resources available as you get ready for the fall hunting seasons. Transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, get a status update on Michigan deer from Chad Stewart, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the hows and whys of bird banding. Transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.
In this episode, you'll find out a little more about how the different divisions in the DNR interact, hear from Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason, find out what's happening around the state, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. Transcripts are available at http://Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.