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The Michigan DNR’s Wildtalk Podcast

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

Copyright: © 2026 The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Ticks, ticks, ticks! Jun 01, 2023

Show notes

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 Hilliard

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

Plan A: Leave Wildlife B May 01, 2023

Show notes

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.

The Northern Lower Peninsula, wild turkeys in the spring and the little brown bat Apr 01, 2023

Show notes

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 Hilliard

All things habitat
- Michigan elk hunting information
- Good neighbor authority
All things feathers
- Nuisance wildlife information
- Michigan turkey hunting information
All things fur
- Michigan bat information
- Rabies information

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

UP habitat improvements, GEMS birding and preventing conflicts with bears Mar 01, 2023

Show notes

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
All things feathers
- Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS)
All things fur
- Nuisance wildlife information
- How 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.

Southwest Michigan habitat, bird declines and backyard predators Feb 01, 2023

Show notes

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 habitat
- State Game Areas
- Commercial timber sales
All things feathers
All things fur

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

Southeast Michigan, snow buntings and more Jan 01, 2023

Show notes

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 habitat
All things feathers
- Snow bunting
- Michigan.gov/Turkey
All things fur

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

Raccoons, elk and the Pure Michigan Hunt Dec 01, 2022

Show notes

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 Southwest Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov, and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
Assistant Producer/editor: Caleb Edge
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi

Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Raccoon
Elk Season Recap
- Michigan.gov/Elk
Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Pure Michigan Hunt
Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports

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

Juncos, Southwest Michigan and getting lost in the swamp Nov 01, 2022

Show notes

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 Southwest Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov, and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Chad Fedewa
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi

Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Dark-eyed junco
Around the State Links
Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports
Mailbag Links

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

Blue Jays, birding trails, white tails and enforcement tales Oct 01, 2022

Show notes

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 Peninsula, talk deer with Chad Stewart and Brian Frawley, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov, and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Bill Scullon
Interview guests: Chad Stewart and Brian Frawley
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi

Wildlife Spotlight Links
Around the State Links
- Shore to shore birding trail
Interview Links
Mailbag Links
- Michigan.gov/Deer
- Michigan.gov/Trapping
Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports

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

Elk, events, rescues and reporting Sep 01, 2022

Show notes

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 Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov, and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Kaitlyn Barnes
Law enforcement segment host: Katie Gervasi

Wildlife Spotlight Links
- Elk
- Elk viewing guide
Around the State Links
- Port Huron State Game Area Walk and Talk
- Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival
Conservation Officer Reports
- Conservation officer bi-weekly reports
Mailbag Links

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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