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 up with a discussion about muskrats and how to avoid potential conflicts with them. 

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: Karen Sexton
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Megan Moriarty

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Spotted turtle
  • Herps of Michigan 
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
  • Black terns
• Interview Links
  • Wildlife Diseases
  • Avian influenza
  • Avian influenza testing numbers
  • Eyes in the field
  • Wildlife Disease Lab - 517-336-5030
  • MDARD (domestic poultry) -  1-800-292-3939 or 517-373-0440 (after-hours)
• Mailbag Links
  • River otters
  • Michigan.gov/lyme
  • Nuisance bear information
  • Red squirrels 
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Muskrats
  • Nuisance wildlife removal companies
  • Michigan.gov/trapping

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about how to handle nuisance geese. 

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: Terry McFadden
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Dan O'Brien, Dr. Kimberly Signs and Dr. Jim Sikarskie

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Mallard
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
• Interview Links
  • Wildlife Diseases
  • Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Directory
  • Michigan.gov/Rabies
  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
  • Landowners Guide
  • Audubon plants for birds database
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • N/A
• Misc.
  • Why the American Woodcock's Ears Are Below Its Big Eyes

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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. The episode wraps up with a discussion about avoiding conflicts with migratory birds.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: Rex Ainslie
Main Interview Guest(s): Erin Rowan

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Turkey vulture
• Around the State Links
  • Elk management plan
  • Elk hunting info
  • Dam management
• Interview Links
  • MiBirds
  • MiBirds Facebook Page
  • Birds mentioned:
    • Red-winged Blackbird
    • Sandhill Crane
    • American Robin
    • Killdeer
    • Song Sparrow
    • American woodcock
    • Northern Cardinal
    • Wilson's Warbler
    • Yellow Warbler
    • Rose-breasted Grosbeak
  • Audubon plants for birds database
  • Audubon Kirtland's Warbler webinar
  • Global Bird Collison Mapper app
  • Audubon Great Lakes Facebook Page
  • Michigan DNR Stewardship Division
  • Audubon Climate Watch
  • Summer Global Big Day 
  • Michigan.gov/Birding 
• Mailbag Links
  • Nuisance turkey information
  • Turkey hunting information
  • Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about how you can save yourself and the wildlife around your home from headaches this spring.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: Mark Sargent
Main Interview Guest(s): Cody Norton

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Fox Squirrels
• Around the State Links
  • Managed Waterfowl Areas
  • Gourdneck State Game Area Map
• Interview Links
  • Michigan.gov/Bear
  • Michigan predator-prey study
  •  Michigan Natural Resources Commission
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/HunterSafety
  • Michigan.gov/Hunting
  • Michigan.gov/Elk
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Nuisance Wildlife Information

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about avoiding nuisance skunk issues.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!

Episode Hosts: Holly Vaughn, Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Bill Scullon
Main Interview Guest(s): Chris Hoving

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Trumpeter swan
• Around the State Links
  • Forest compartment review
  • Michigan.gov/Wolves
  • Deer Wintering Complexes
  • Black Terns
  • Sharptailed Grouse
• Interview Links
  • Managed Waterfowl Areas
  • iNaturalist
  • eBird
  • Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
  • Seek app
  • Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessment 
  • Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
  • National Climate Assessment
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/Trapping
  • Michigan.gov/Turkey
  • Michigan.gov/Hunting
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Nuisance Wildlife Information

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 up with a discussion about the approaching breeding activities of coyotes and foxes.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: Terry McFadden
Main Interview Guest(s): Adam Bump

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Gray Fox
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
• Interview Links
  • Michigan.gov/Trapping
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/SOS
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Snowy Owls 
  • Nuisance Wildlife Information
  • How To Haze a  Nuisance Coyote (Video)

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about winter bird watching activities and animal track identification in the snow.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: Rex Ainsle
Main Interview Guest(s): Maia Turek

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Bald Eagle
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife 
  • Michigan.gov/Elk
  • Manistee River State Game Area Map
  • Ducks Unlimited
• Interview Links
  • Michigan.gov/WinterFun
  • Michigan.gov/Fishing
  • midnrreservations.com
  • Michigan.gov/StateParks
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/MiHUNT
  • Michigan.gov/RecSearch
  • Michigan.gov/DNRDigests
  • Nuisance Bear Information
  • Michigan.gov/Deer
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • All About Birds
  • Project Feeder Watch

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 episode wraps up with some helpful hunter safety tips.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: John Niewoonder
Main Interview Guest(s): Ashley Autenrieth and Chad Stewart

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Cottontail Rabbit
  • Michigan.gov/SmallGame
• Around the State Links
  • Maple River SGA Map
  • Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
• Interview Links
  • Michigan.gov/Deer
  • Michigan.gov/CWD
  • Michigan.gov/BovineTB
  • Michigan.gov/WDM
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/Hunting
  • Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
  • Green Frog
  • Squirrel Pox
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Michigan.gov/HunterSafety

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about having a wildlife friendly Halloween.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: Karen Sexton
Main Interview Guest(s): Rachel Clark

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Star-nosed Mole
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife 
  • MUCC On-the-Ground
• Interview Links
  • Michigan Dogman Song
  • Michigan.gov/MHC
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/SmallGame
  • Michigan.gov/DNRDigests

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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. The episode wraps up with a discussion about fall elk viewing and bird watching.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], 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: Nate Levitt
Main Interview Guest(s): Kristin Wildman

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Broad-Winged Hawk
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife 
  • Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders
  • Turkey Tracts
• Interview Links
  • State Game Areas
  • Public Input Opportunities
  • Local Biologist Contact Info
  • Public Hunting Land Maps
  • Michigan.gov/MiHunt
  • Michigan.gov/DNRAccessibility
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/Bear
  • Michigan.gov/GEMS
  • Michigan Lizards and Salemanders
  • Michigan.gov/Invasives
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Ebird
  • All About Birds
  • Elk Viewing Guide
  • Elk Viewing Guide (Plain Text)

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].