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 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.

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

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

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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 birding tourShore to shore birding trailMichigan.gov/BatsMichigan.gov/WolvesAll things feathersIndigo buntingAll things furRed foxFor Pete's sakeHunting regulation summary bookletsMichigan.gov/TurkeyMichigan.gov/MIMorelsQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work

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 AreasManaged waterfowl areasWhat is prescribed fire?Subscribe to DNR emailsAll things feathersGreat blue heronAll things fur (herp takeover)Wood frogVernal poolsGourdneck SGA frog walk (April 26)MSU springtime frog walk (April 10)For Pete's sakeHunting regulation summary bookletsQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan habitat

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.

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

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 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.

Crows, otters and Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula

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

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

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