Cold weather and snow storms greeted many migratory birds as they returned to Wisconsin last month, and many suffered as a result. But how are the birds doing now? Our guest is a bird rehabilitation expert. She talks about what impact the rough spring had on the state’s birds, as well as what she’s currently seeing in the wild. She also shares success stories of some of the birds her group has recently rehabilitated and released back into the wild.

Time to break out the poles and rods! Fishing season is upon us once again here in Wisconsin. Our guest shares what’s new and exciting in the fishing world this year, and answers your questions about gear, tackle and much more. We also welcome your spring fishing stories!

There’s much more to hunting that just sitting in the woods with a gun. There’s nature to soak in, interesting people to meet, and of course, stories to tell. Our guest has written a compilation of essays based on his experiences hunting grouse and woodcock in Wisconsin, and shares his stories, observations and much more.

Seeing a bird in the wild is a common experience, but how often can you put a name to the creature? After all, there are hundreds of species to choose from, and that’s not even taking into account the additional variations. Our guest expert has an easy framework for helping amateur and expert birders alike better identify...and appreciate...the birds around us.

There is a new Dave Cubiak Door County Mystery out this month, and in it, trouble is afoot on Washington Island. We talk with author Patricia Skalka about what inspired the latest book and what has happened in her main character’s life since we heard from him last.

You may not like thinking about it, but there are thousands of tiny organisms living in our digestive tracts. Microbes are abundant in our bodies, and as we learn more about them, it’s becoming clear that they can have a big impact on our health. Our guest discusses the latest research on microbes taking place on the UW campus, and what mysteries still remain.

More and more people are bringing smart speakers into their homes, such as the Google Home or Amazon Echo. They offer the convenience of voice commands, but some worry it comes at the expense of security and privacy. Our regular computer specialist guest weighs on these devices, and answers your questions about how they work, and whether or not one is right for you. He also answers your personal computer questions.

As you get your garden up and running this spring, perhaps you're thinking about incorporating some native plants into the mix. We talk about how to get started with native gardening, as well as how to attract more pollinators in the process. We also hear about an upcoming native plant sale in Wisconsin.

In addition to the usual phone scams, many Wisconsin consumers are also now getting robocalls from scammers claiming to be from companies like AT&T and Apple. We look at latest ways scammers are trying to take advantage of you, and how you can best protect yourself against fraud. Plus, we share tips to prevent getting ripped off this spring, whether you’re buying second hand items at garage sales or selecting contractors for home repairs, and much more.

After a long winter, we’re finally starting to see some summer-like temperatures in Wisconsin this week. But what does this wacky weather mean for the wildlife around us? Our resident wildlife expert Scott Craven weighs in. He also talks about the results from the recent DNR Spring Hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress County Meetings, and discuss the breeding activity of frogs, birds and more.