The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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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:[email protected] call 517-284-9453

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Ticks, ticks, ticks!

06.01.2023

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 HilliardMichigan.gov/LymeRadio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy EpisodeThe Tick ...

The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast episodes:

06.01.2023 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 tick. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric HilliardMichigan.gov/LymeRadio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy EpisodeThe Tick ...
05.01.2023 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. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR ...
04.01.2023 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 about spring wild turkey behavior, and have a high-flying discussion about little brown bats. Episode Hosts: Hannah ...
03.01.2023 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 birding on Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS), and dive into tips on avoiding conflicts with black bears ...
02.01.2023 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 what can be done concerning bird population declines as we talk all things feathered, and ...
01.01.2023 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 talk all things feathered, and dive into winter hunting and trapping opportunities in our ...
12.01.2022 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 Southwest Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample ...
11.01.2022 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 Southwest Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample ...
10.01.2022 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 Peninsula, talk deer with Chad Stewart and Brian Frawley, hear listener questions answered in ...
09.01.2022 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 Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of ...
08.01.2022 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 Northern Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample ...
07.01.2022 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 ever wanted to know about ticks, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. ...
06.01.2022 Avian influenza In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Upper Peninsula, learn about avian influenza with Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Megan Moriarty, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps ...
05.01.2022 Please Leave Wildlife in the Wild In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Southeastern Lower Peninsula, learn about why natural resource agencies remove wildlife from people keeping them as pets or rehabilitating them without a license, and ...
04.01.2022 Spring birding In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula, talk about birds with MiBirds coordinator, Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag segment. ...
03.01.2022 Bear with us for a moment In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southwest Lower Peninsula, talk about bears and large carnivores with Cody Norton, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag ...
02.01.2022 Wildlife adaptations to a changing climate In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, talk about climate change and wildlife adaptation with Chris Hoving, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag ...
01.01.2022 Harvesting the Fur In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southeast Region, talk fur harvesting with Adam Bump, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps ...
12.01.2021 Michigan: A Winter Wonderland In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula Region, talk winter activities at Michigan State Parks with Maia Turek, and hear listener questions answered in ...
11.01.2021 The Deer Time of Year In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southwest Region, talk deer with Ashley Autenrieth and Chad Stewart, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The ...
10.01.2021 The Legend of the Michigan Dogman In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what fall work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, talk mythical creatures in Michigan folklore with Rachel Clark from the Michigan History Center, and hear listener ...
09.01.2021 This Land Is Your Land In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what fall work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southeast Lower Peninsula, talk about public lands with Kristin Wildman, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. ...
08.01.2021 Moose Extravaganza In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what summer work is happening for Wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula, talk about Michigan Moose with Chad Stewart and Bill Scullon, and hear listener questions answered in ...
07.01.2021 Bug Man In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what summer work is happening for Wildlife in Michigan’s Southwest, talk bugs with entomologist Howard Russell (Michigan State University’s bug man) and hear listener questions answered in the ...
06.01.2021 Plan A: Leave Wildlife B In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Upper Peninsula, learn about why natural resource agencies remove wildlife from people keeping them as pets or rehabilitating them without a license, and hear ...
05.11.2021 Wildtalk Bonus: Showcasing the DNR - Between the pages, a history lies This narrated Showcasing the DNR story, originally written by Katie Urban, can be found online here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/2c3da64 Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].
05.01.2021 Ticks, Ticks, Ticks In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, learn everything you probably ever wanted to know about ticks, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion ...
04.01.2021 Well Grounded In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, talk about on-the-ground projects with the Michigan United Conservation Club’s Makhayla LaButte, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with ...
03.01.2021 Let's Make History In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, talk about Michigan History and the DNR Centennial with the Michigan History Center’s Tobi Voight, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode ...
02.01.2021 Hail to the Chief In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, listen to an interview with the Wildlife Division’s new Chief, Jared Duquette, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with ...
01.01.2021 Michigan Wildlife Council In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, listen to an interview with the Michigan Wildlife Council's chairman, Nick Buggia, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with ...
12.01.2020 2020 In Review In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, look at the year in review with Hannah and Rachel, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion ...
11.01.2020 This Podcast is for the Birds In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, talk birds with Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about black bears in Michigan. ...
10.01.2020 Hello Deer In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state segment, talk deer and deer regulations with Chad and Ashley, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion ...
09.01.2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Outdoors In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening in our around the state segment, talk about diversity, equity and inclusion with Alexis, Clay and Ashley, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps ...
08.01.2020 Recovering America's Wildlife In this episode, you'll find out what's happening with deer regulations, talk about the Recovering America's Wildlife Act with Dan Kennedy, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about muskrats. Show ...
07.01.2020 Accessible Recreation for All In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state in our Working for Wildlife segment, talk accessible recreation with Kristin Wildman and Ryan Soulard, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with ...
06.01.2020 Mr. Kalejs' Home for Peculiar Peregrines In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state in our Working for Wildlife segment, talk about peregrine falcons with Nik Kalejs, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion ...
05.01.2020 Enjoying the Outdoors Safely In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state in our Working for Wildlife segment, talk to DNR Public Information Officer, Ed Golder, about the DNR's response to Covid-19, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. ...
03.01.2020 Restoring the Arctic In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk to Todd Grischke of the Fisheries Division about arctic grayling restoration, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about ...
02.01.2020 Pictures Worth a Thousand Words In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk to Kerry Fitzpatrick about the Camera Point Project, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Michigan wildlife currently ...
01.01.2020 She's Got Game In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk wildlife-themed tabletop games with Karen Cleveland, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about winter wildlife watching opportunities and ...
12.01.2019 Regulators, mount up! In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk about the regulations process with Sarah Cummins and Krista Hubbard, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about fur ...
11.01.2019 Deer, Deer, Deer In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk deer and deer season with Chad Stewart, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Michigan's deer hunting heritage. ...
10.01.2019 Michigan: An Upland Game Bird Destination In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk upland game birds with Al Stewart, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Michigan bats. Show notes and ...
09.02.2019 Direct Me To The Closest Pigeon In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk about the Pigeon River Country with the Director of the DNR, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about ...
08.01.2019 Ticked Off In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk ticks and tick-borne illnesses with experts in the field, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about gearing up ...
07.01.2019 Invasive Conversations In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk invasive species with Greg Norwood and Ryan Wheeler, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about wildlife habitat grants. ...
06.01.2019 The Fire Starter In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk prescribed fire with Glenn Palmgren, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about being SMART when it comes to ...
05.01.2019 Bird Is The Word In this episode, you'll find out what's happening around the state, talk birds with Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about spring outdoor activities on public land, and ...

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