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The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast

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

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All Episodes

37:09

Owl tell you all about skunks, Southeast habitat and...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/10/01

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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatMichigan...

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42:05

Threatened and endangered

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/09/01

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 Hill...

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46:43

U.P. GEMS, grouse and the chipmunk

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/08/01

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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things h...

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38:29

Turtles, opossums, ring-billed gulls and more

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/07/01

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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatMuskegon State Game Area mapSpotte...

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37:40

June Loons, beavers and Northern Michigan habitat

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/06/01

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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things ...

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35:38

Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/05/01

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 HilliardAll things habitatPortage Marsh spring

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41:00

Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/04/01

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 HilliardAll things habitatState Game and Wildlife

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47:34

Southwest Lower Peninsula habitat, woodcock, the bear...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/03/02

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

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40:51

Crows, otters and Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/02/01

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

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34:27

UP habitat work, snowy owls, the bog lemming and a...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/01/01

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

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43:39

Southwest Michigan habitat, pileated woodpeckers and...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/12/01

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

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38:55

Michigan Natural Features Inventory, bird migration...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/11/01

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

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37:20

Spooky season: Southeast Lower Peninsula habitat...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/10/01

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

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38:20

Northern Lower Peninsula habitat work, sharp-tailed...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/09/01

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

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29:25

Southwest Michigan, piping plovers and huge squirrels

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/08/01

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

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23:27

Wildlife adaptations to a changing climate

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/07/01

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

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34:53

Ticks, ticks, ticks!

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/06/01

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.

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44:17

Plan A: Leave Wildlife B

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/05/01

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.

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21:25

The Northern Lower Peninsula, wild turkeys in the...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/04/01

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

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25:52

UP habitat improvements, GEMS birding and preventing...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2023/03/01

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

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