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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.
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- Oct 1, 20261h 14m
UP habitat work, barred owls and deer season
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Kelsey and Eric have a conversation with Kristie Sitar about habitat work happening in the UP. That's followed up with an overview of the barred owl, before a lengthy discussion of Michigan's deer season with Samantha Courtney and Brent Rudolph. Episode Hosts: Kelsey Beatty and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan.gov/MiHuntDeer wintering complexesAll things feathersBarred owlAll things furMichigan.gov/DeerEHDQu...
- Sep 1, 202652 min
Butterfly migration, ruffed grouse, and the porcupine
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Kelsey and Eric start off with a conversation about the monarch butterfly migration. That's followed up with an overview of the ruffed grouse, before wrapping things up with a discussion about the porcupine. Episode Hosts: Kelsey Beatty and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan.gov/MonarchsGrowing milkweeds for monarch butterfliesAll things feathersRuffed grouseVideo: Ruffed grouse drummingGrouse Enhanced Managem...
- Aug 1, 202656 min
Fire, Carolina wrens, the gray fox and Rachel says farewell
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Rachel and Eric talk fire with Jesse Lincoln. That's followed up with a discussion about the Carolina wren before we wrap things up chatting about the gray fox. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatPrescribed fireKirtland's warblerAll things feathersCarolina wrenMerlin appAll things furGray foxSubmit a gray fox observationQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Div...
- Jul 1, 202642 min
Invasives, Invasives, Invasives
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Katie Grzesiak talk invasive species, and Ryan Wheeler pops in for a bit to talk about nutria, armadillo and the invasive species watch list. Episode Hosts: Katie Grzesiak and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatStiltgrassMichigan.gov/EGLEMichigan.gov/MDARDCooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA)Midwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN)All things feathersEastern TowheeAll things furMichig...
- Jun 1, 20261h 1m
All things wildlife disease
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Melinda Cosgrove start off the show with a brief history of the wildlife disease laboratory. That's followed up with a chat about wildlife diseases affecting birds, before finally talking about wildlife diseases that affect mammals. Episode Hosts: Melinda Cosgrove and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatWildlife disease laboratoryAll things feathersWildlife Disease ManualHighly Pathogenic Avian Influ...
- May 1, 202657 min
Ice storm, northern shrike and elk in "The Big Wild"
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Shelby Adams start off the show with a discussion of the impacts to wildlife habitat from the 2025 ice storm. That's followed up with a chat about the northern shrike, before finally talking about Michigan elk and changes to hunting regulations this year. Episode Hosts: Shelby Adams and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat2025 Ice storm recoveryAll things feathersNorthern shrikeAll things furMichigan...
- Apr 1, 202652 min
Costal plain marshes, the spruce grouse, and the Indiana bat
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Fahimeh Baziari start of the show with some background on costal plain marshes. That's followed up with a chat about the spruce grouse, before finally flying into the world of the Indiana bat. Episode Hosts: Fahimeh Baziari and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatCostal plain marshAllegan State Game AreaRoss costal plain marsh preserveAll things feathersSpruce grouseRuffed grouseSharp-tailed grouseAl...
- Mar 1, 202643 min
Commercial forest lands, duck hunting regulations process and year two of the moose project
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Caleb Eckloff start off the show with some background on commercial forest lands. That's followed up with a chat about the duck hunting regulations process. Finally, the show is wrapped up with some discussion about year two of the moose project. Episode Hosts: Caleb Eckloff and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatCommercial forest programAll things feathersMichigan.gov/WaterfowlMississippi FlywayAll...
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