The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

ਰਚਨਾਕਾਰ: 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 ans...

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Hunters feeding Michigan, UP bears, wood ducks and skunks

Hunters feeding Michigan, UP bears, wood ducks and skunks

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, In this episode, we talk briefly to Joe Presgrove about the Hunters Feeding Michigan program. We follow that...

2025-10-01 10:30:00 3044
Kirtland's warblers, blue-winged teal, and the mighty Michigan elk

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

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 follo...

2025-09-01 01:30:00 2717
Wacky weather habitat impacts, peregrine falcons and badgers

Wacky weather habitat impacts, peregrine falcons and badgers

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 disc...

2025-08-01 12:30:00 3334
Nighthawks, black bears and southeast habitat work

Nighthawks, black bears and southeast habitat work

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 abou...

2025-07-01 15:30:00 2685
Rare species, blue birds and the bat man

Rare species, blue birds and the bat man

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 abou...

2025-06-01 01:30:00 2912
Southwest habitat work, turkeys and the muskrat

Southwest habitat work, turkeys and the muskrat

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 ab...

2025-05-01 17:30:00 3032
Cougar kittens, invasive species, and the bufflehead.

Cougar kittens, invasive species, and the bufflehead.

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 discus...

2025-04-01 16:30:00 3688
UP habitat work, ravens and the Michigan moose

UP habitat work, ravens and the Michigan moose

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 discussi...

2025-03-01 02:30:00 3931
Bobcats, black caps and Northern Michigan habitat

Bobcats, black caps and Northern Michigan habitat

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...

2025-02-01 02:30:00 3586
MUCC on the ground, snow geese and the coyote

MUCC on the ground, snow geese and the coyote

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, a...

2025-01-01 02:30:00 2787
Southwest habitat work, an iconic owl and a weasel on the prowl

Southwest habitat work, an iconic owl and a weasel on the prowl

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 aw...

2024-12-01 14:30:00 2489
Northern Michigan habitat work, pintails, deer, deer and more deer

Northern Michigan habitat work, pintails, deer, deer and more deer

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 aw...

2024-11-01 09:30:00 3234
Owl tell you all about skunks, Southeast habitat and October hunting opportunities

Owl tell you all about skunks, Southeast habitat and October hunting opportunities

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...

2024-10-01 14:30:00 2229
Threatened and endangered

Threatened and endangered

In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk with Ashley Cole-Wick from Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) about the work th...

2024-09-01 00:30:00 2525
U.P. GEMS, grouse and the chipmunk

U.P. GEMS, grouse and the chipmunk

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...

2024-08-01 08:30:00 2803
Turtles, opossums, ring-billed gulls and more

Turtles, opossums, ring-billed gulls and more

In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Greg Hochstetler about turtle conservation work, fly away with a discussion about th...

2024-07-01 01:30:00 2309
June Loons, beavers and Northern Michigan habitat

June Loons, beavers and Northern Michigan habitat

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...

2024-06-01 02:30:00 2260
Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work

Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work

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, fl...

2024-05-01 09:30:00 2138
Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan habitat

Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan habitat

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 aw...

2024-04-01 01:30:00 2460
Southwest Lower Peninsula habitat, woodcock, the bear essentials and coy wolves?

Southwest Lower Peninsula habitat, woodcock, the bear essentials and coy wolves?

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

2024-03-01 20:30:00 2854
Crows, otters and Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula

Crows, otters and Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula

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 aw...

2024-02-01 16:30:00 2451
UP habitat work, snowy owls, the bog lemming and a new year

UP habitat work, snowy owls, the bog lemming and a new year

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...

2024-01-01 02:30:00 2067
Southwest Michigan habitat, pileated woodpeckers and the pine marten

Southwest Michigan habitat, pileated woodpeckers and the pine marten

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

2023-12-01 13:30:00 2619
Michigan Natural Features Inventory, bird migration and the white-tailed deer

Michigan Natural Features Inventory, bird migration and the white-tailed deer

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 d...

2023-11-01 17:30:00 2335
Spooky season: Southeast Lower Peninsula habitat work, and nocturnal owls and skunks

Spooky season: Southeast Lower Peninsula habitat work, and nocturnal owls and skunks

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 e...

2023-10-01 01:30:00 2240
Northern Lower Peninsula habitat work, sharp-tailed grouse and the Ursus americanus

Northern Lower Peninsula habitat work, sharp-tailed grouse and the Ursus americanus

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 sh...

2023-09-01 10:30:00 2300
Southwest Michigan, piping plovers and huge squirrels

Southwest Michigan, piping plovers and huge squirrels

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...

2023-08-01 01:30:00 1765
Wildlife adaptations to a changing climate

Wildlife adaptations to a changing climate

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

2023-07-01 01:30:00 1407
Ticks, ticks, ticks!

Ticks, ticks, ticks!

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 ti...

2023-06-01 01:30:00 2093
Plan A: Leave Wildlife B

Plan A: Leave Wildlife B

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our most popular interviews on the importance of leaving wildlife in the wild. 
Episod...

2023-05-01 01:30:00 2657
The Northern Lower Peninsula, wild turkeys in the spring and the little brown bat

The Northern Lower Peninsula, wild turkeys in the spring and the little brown bat

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk about habitat projects happening in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula, fly away with a discussion a...

2023-04-01 01:30:00 1285
UP habitat improvements, GEMS birding and preventing conflicts with bears

UP habitat improvements, GEMS birding and preventing conflicts with bears

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk about habitat projects happening in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about bird...

2023-03-01 02:30:00 1552
Southwest Michigan habitat, bird declines and backyard predators

Southwest Michigan habitat, bird declines and backyard predators

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 w...

2023-02-01 14:30:00 1050
Southeast Michigan, snow buntings and more

Southeast Michigan, snow buntings and more

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 t...

2023-01-01 02:30:00 1196
Raccoons, elk and the Pure Michigan Hunt

Raccoons, elk and the Pure Michigan Hunt

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 Sou...

2022-12-01 02:30:00 1166
Juncos, Southwest Michigan and getting lost in the swamp

Juncos, Southwest Michigan and getting lost in the swamp

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 Sou...

2022-11-01 01:30:00 1744
Blue Jays, birding trails, white tails and enforcement tales

Blue Jays, birding trails, white tails and enforcement tales

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 Peni...

2022-10-01 01:30:00 2429
Elk, events, rescues and reporting

Elk, events, rescues and reporting

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 Lo...

2022-09-01 01:30:00 1717
Toads, dams, small fish and barrels

Toads, dams, small fish and barrels

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 North...

2022-08-01 01:30:00 1393
Ticks, ticks and more ticks

Ticks, ticks and more ticks

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 eve...

2022-07-01 01:30:00 3156
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