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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

45:17

Kirtland's warblers, blue-winged teal, and the mighty...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/09/01

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 habitatKirtland's warblerBrown-headed cowbirdDonate to nongame fundAll things feathersBlue-winged tealMichigan.gov/WetlandWondersAll things...

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55:34

Wacky weather habitat impacts, peregrine falcons and...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/08/01

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 habitatMichigan State Game and Wildlife AreasMichigan's Wetland WondersDamsBat roosting survey infoAll things feathersPeregrine falconAll things furAmerican badgerMichigan...

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44:45

Nighthawks, black bears and southeast habitat work

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/07/01

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. Turkey brood survey — Invasive species survey Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan.gov/WetlandWondersNuisance wildlife informationAll things feathersCommon nighthawksAll things furBlack b...

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48:32

Rare species, blue birds and the bat man

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/06/01

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 habitatState Wildlife Action PlaniNaturalistPleasant Peninsula Mural FestivalAll things feathersBluebirds All things...

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50:32

Southwest habitat work, turkeys and the muskrat

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/05/01

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 habitatMichigan.gov/InvasivesMISINHemlock wooly adelgidAll things feathersMichigan.gov/TurkeyEastern Wild TurkeyAll things furMichigan.gov/TrappingMuskratQuestion...

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61:28

Cougar kittens, invasive species, and the bufflehead.

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/04/01

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 habitatMichigan.gov/InvasivesMISINLesser CelandineAll things feathersBuffleheadSpring birdi...

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65:31

UP habitat work, ravens and the Michigan moose

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/03/01

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 habitatWildlife viewingAll things feathersCommon ravenAll things furMooseMoose capture project news reportMichigan moose lift (video)Questions or comments about...

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59:46

Bobcats, black caps and Northern Michigan habitat

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/02/01

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 habitatWildlife viewingPrescribed fire explainedAll things feathersBlack-capped chickadeeAvian influenzaAll things furBobcatQuestions or comments ab...

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46:27

MUCC on the ground, snow geese and the coyote

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2025/01/01

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. TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEYEpisode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatMUCC's on the ground calendarAll things feathersSnow gooseWinter waterfowl identification webinarAll things furCoyoteVideo: coyote and badgerQuestions or comments...

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41:29

Southwest habitat work, an iconic owl and a weasel on...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/12/01

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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatHemlock wooly adelgidMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development emailPrescribed burnsAll things feath...

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53:54

Northern Michigan habitat work, pintails, deer, deer...

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast ·

2024/11/01

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 northern pintails, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat about Michigan deer and deer management. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatMichigan.gov/elkMichigan.gov/bovinetbMichigan.gov/cwdPrescribed burnsAmerican martenAll things feathersNorthern p...

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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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