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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 517-284-9453

The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division

    • Government
    • 4.7 • 86 Ratings

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 517-284-9453

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

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

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

    • 47 min
    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 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 Hilliard
    All things habitatMichigan.gov/elkAll things feathersAmerican crowBird walk event registrationAll things furNorth American river otterQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

    • 40 min
    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 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 habitatMichigan birding trailsAll things feathersSnowy owlAll things furSouthern bog lemmingQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

    • 34 min
    Southwest Michigan habitat, pileated woodpeckers and the pine marten

    Southwest Michigan habitat, pileated woodpeckers and the pine marten

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

    • 43 min
    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 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 Hilliard
    All things habitatMichigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI)Allegan State Game Area map (PDF)All things feathersMerlin appAll things furMichigan.gov/DeerQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

    • 38 min
    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 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 habitatMichigan.gov/WaterfowlMichigan.gov/WetlandWondersAll things feathersEastern screech-owl (All about birds)All things furStriped skunk (iNaturalist)Nuisance wildlife informationQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
86 Ratings

86 Ratings

greygirl71 ,

I look forward to hearing new episodes every time! 🤗

I LOVE this podcast! It’s my favorite! 💛 as a Michigander and someone who loves wildlife, I love hearing all about the woodland creatures and birds that we share our great state with. Keep up the great work! 🌟

A Bruski ,

Wonderful show highlighting Michigan’s natural resources

Great hosts and timely, diverse information for enjoying Michigan’s out of doors.

Matt12a87z8 ,

The guy is annoying

Whoever the new guy is, either get rid of him or tell him to stop trying to be funny. He is unreasonably annoying. Please make him stop.

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