The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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 Ju...

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:...

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: R...

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 availa...

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 Pr...

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...

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 But...

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 Hilliar...

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 Mich...

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...

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 butterflie...

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our popular interviews about the challenges a changing climate poses 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 Sc...

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...

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 aut...

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 t...

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 Hillia...

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 w...

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)....

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)....

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 Div...

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 a...

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...

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 Divi...

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 t...