The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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 sakeHunting regulation summary bookletsAll things habitatState Game and Wildlife AreasAll things feathersAmerican woodcockAll things furAmerican 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 HilliardAll things habitatMichigan.gov/elkAll things feathersAmerican crowBird walk event registrationAll things furNorth 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 HilliardAll things habitatMichigan birding trailsAll things feathersSnowy owlAll things furSouthern 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 habitatGourdneck State Game Area mapKarner Blue ButterfliesWetland WondersAll things feathersPileated woodpeckerThe Amazing Secrets of Woodpecker TonguesNest box instructionsWinter Finch ForecastSnowbirds articleAll things furPine 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 HilliardAll things habitatMichigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI)Allegan State Game Area map (PDF)All things feathersMerlin appAll things furMichigan.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 HilliardAll things habitatMichigan.gov/WaterfowlMichigan.gov/WetlandWondersAll things feathersEastern screech-owl (All about birds)All things furStriped 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 HilliardAll things habitatMichigan.gov/HuntingMichigan.gov/DeerAll things feathersSharp-tailed grouseAll things furBlack bearsNuisance 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 HilliardAll things habitatAbout prescribed fireKarner blue butterfliesAll things feathersPiping ploversCall Sleeping Bear Dunes Headquarters to volunteer to join the Piping Plover Patrol at 231-326-5134 All things furWoodchucksHunting 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 poses to wildlife.   Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner, Holly Vaughn and Hannah Schauer Producer/editor: Eric HilliardManaged Waterfowl AreasiNaturalisteBirdMichigan.gov/WaterfowlSeek appGreat Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessment Northern Institute of Applied Climate ScienceNational 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 HilliardMichigan.gov/LymeRadio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy EpisodeThe Tick App 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 HilliardAll things habitatMichigan elk hunting informationGood neighbor authorityAll things feathersNuisance wildlife informationMichigan turkey hunting information All things furMichigan bat informationRabies 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 AreaAu Train State Wildlife Management AreaWildlife Habitat Grant ProgramAll things feathersGrouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS)All things furNuisance wildlife informationHow 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 habitatState Game AreasCommercial timber salesAll things feathersForestry for Michigan Birds Initiative Waterfowl hunting informationMichigan DNR Hunt Fish mobile appAll things furMichigan.gov/TrappingMichigan.gov/SmallGameNuisance 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 habitatManaged Waterfowl AreasMonitoring waterfowl populations from the skyInvasive Buckthorn Removal/Stewardship DayAll things feathersSnow buntingMichigan.gov/TurkeyAll things furMichigan.gov/TrappingMichigan.gov/SmallGameLearn 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.