The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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 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].

• All things habitat
  • Gourdneck State Game Area map
  • Karner Blue Butterflies
  • Wetland Wonders
• All things feathers
  • Pileated woodpecker
  • The Amazing Secrets of Woodpecker Tongues
  • Nest box instructions
  • Winter Finch Forecast
  • Snowbirds article
• All things fur
  • Pine Marten

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 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 about woodpeckers and what you can do if they become a nuisance. Show notes and transcripts are available at Michigan.gov/DNRWildtalk.

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 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].