The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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 how to handle nuisance geese.  Ques...

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? Con...

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...

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...

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 W...

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...

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 517-284-9...

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...

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...

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 comm...

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 s...

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 nuisanc...

This narrated Showcasing the DNR story, originally written by Katie Urban, can be found online here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/2c3da64 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, 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...

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...

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 ru...

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? Conta...

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 D...

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. Questions or comments about t...

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. Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-945...

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. Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildli...

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. Quest...

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. Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildl...

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. Questions or comments a...

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/DNRWi...