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The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast
30 episodes
"Fire, Carolina Wrens, the Gray Fox and Rachel Says Farewell"
Ep 8 · Aug 1, 2026 · 56 min
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 fire Kirtland's warbler All things feathersCarolina wren Merlin app All things furGray fox Submit a gray fox observation Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Divisi…
Invasives, Invasives, Invasives
Ep 7 · Jul 1, 2026 · 42 min
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 habitatStiltgrass Michigan.gov/EGLE Michigan.gov/MDARD Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA) Midwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN) All things feathersEastern Towhee All things furMichigan…
All things wildlife disease
Ep 6 · Jun 1, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
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 laboratory All things feathersWildlife Disease Manual Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza We…
Ice storm, northern shrike and elk in "The Big Wild"
Ep 5 · May 1, 2026 · 58 min
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 recovery All things feathersNorthern shrike All things furMichigan.gov/El…
Costal plain marshes, the spruce grouse, and the Indiana bat
Ep 4 · Apr 1, 2026 · 53 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Fahimeh Baziari start off 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 marsh Allegan State Game Area Ross costal plain marsh preserve All things feathersSpruce grouse Ruffed grouse Sharp-tailed grouse All…
Commercial forest lands, duck hunting regulations process and year two of the moose project
Ep 3 · Mar 1, 2026 · 43 min
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 program All things feathersMichigan.gov/Waterfowl Mississippi Flyway All thing…
Harsens Island, mallards and muskrats
Ep 2 · Feb 1, 2026 · 44 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host John Darling talk about water control structures at Harsens Island. That's followed up with a chat about the mallard duck, before diving into the world of the muskrat. Episode Hosts: John Darling and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatHarsens Island All things feathersMallards Mississippi Flyway All things furMuskrats Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WI…
Wetland Wonders work, the snow goose and the least shrew
Ep 1 · Jan 1, 2026 · 39 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Ryan Soulard and Pat Brickel about a long habitat project wrapping up at Fish Point. We follow that up with a chat about the snow goose, before diving into the tiny world of the least shrew. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatFish Point State Wildlife Area All things feathersSnow goose Snow goose ID sheet Michigan.gov/Waterfowl Wetland Wonders eBird All things furNorth American Least…
2025: a year in review with the chief and assistant chief of the Wildlife Division.
Ep 12 · Dec 1, 2025 · 34 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we have a lengthy conversation with Sara Thompson, Wildlife Division chief, and Keith Kintigh, Wildlife Division assistant chief, about where the division has been this year and where it is going in 2026. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatKarner blue butterflies All things feathersWilson's snipe All things furMichigan.gov/Deer Report your harvest Disease and testing info Questions or comments…
Southwest habit, the Wilson's snipe, and firearm deer season
Ep 11 · Nov 1, 2025 · 59 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Michael MacEachron about the work going on in southwest Michigan. We follow that up with a chat about the Wilson's snipe. Finally, we have a lengthy talk with Brent Rudolph about all things deer here in Michigan. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatKarner blue butterflies All things feathersWilson's snipe All things furMichigan.gov/Deer Report your harvest Disease and testing info Que…
Hunters feeding Michigan, UP bears, wood ducks and skunks
Ep 10 · Oct 1, 2025 · 51 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk briefly to Joe Presgrove about the Hunters Feeding Michigan program. We follow that up with a robust chat about Upper Peninsula black bears with Don Brown. Finally, we wrap things up talking about wood ducks and the striped skunk. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Hunters Feeding Michigan All things habitatMichigan.gov/Bears All things feathersWood ducks Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders All things furStriped…
Kirtland's warblers, blue-winged teal, and the mighty Michigan elk
Ep 9 · Sep 1, 2025 · 45 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, In this episode, we talk to Erin Victory about work being done to manage Kirtland’s warbler habitat. We follow that up with a discussion about blue-winged teal and the cap things off with a chat about the mighty, Michigan elk! Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatKirtland's warbler Brown-headed cowbird Donate to nongame fund All things feathersBlue-winged teal Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders All thin…
Wacky weather habitat impacts, peregrine falcons and badgers
Ep 8 · Aug 1, 2025 · 56 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Chris Hoving about how Michigan's wacky weather affects habitat and wildlife, fly away with a discussion about peregrine falcons, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about badgers. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan State Game and Wildlife Areas Michigan's Wetland Wonders Dams Bat roosting survey info All things feathersPeregrine falcon All things furAmerican badger Michi…
Nighthawks, black bears and southeast habitat work
Ep 7 · Jul 1, 2025 · 45 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Nate Levitte about habitat working going on in southeast Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern common nighthawk, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about black bears. Turkey brood survey — Invasive species survey Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan.gov/WetlandWonders Nuisance wildlife information All things feathersCommon nighthawks All things furBlack be…
Rare species, blue birds and the bat man
Ep 6 · Jun 1, 2025 · 49 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Tony Henehan about habitat working going on in southwest Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern wild turkey, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the humble muskrat. Licensed wildlife rehabilitator directory Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatState Wildlife Action Plan iNaturalist Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival All things feathersBluebirds All things furMic…
Southwest habitat work, turkeys and the muskrat
Ep 5 · May 1, 2025 · 51 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Rachel Kanaziz about habitat working going on in southwest Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern wild turkey, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the humble muskrat. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan.gov/Invasives MISIN Hemlock wooly adelgid All things feathersMichigan.gov/Turkey Eastern Wild Turkey All things furMichigan.gov/Trapping Muskrat Quest…
Cougar kittens, invasive species, and the bufflehead.
Ep 4 · Apr 1, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Katie Grzesiak about invasive species and their impact on Michigan habitat, fly away with a discussion about the bufflehead, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat with Brian Roell about the cougar kittens recently spotted in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan.gov/Invasives MISIN Lesser Celandine All things feathersBufflehead Spring birdin…
UP habitat work, ravens and the Michigan moose
Ep 3 · Mar 1, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Caleb Eckloff about habitat work happening in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about the common raven, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat about Michigan moose. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatWildlife viewing All things feathersCommon raven All things furMoose Moose capture project news report Michigan moose lift (video) Questions or comments abou…
Bobcats, black caps and Northern Michigan habitat
Ep 2 · Feb 1, 2025 · 60 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mike Kowalski about habitat work happening in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about black-capped chickadees, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the elusive bobcat. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatWildlife viewing Prescribed fire explained All things feathersBlack-capped chickadee Avian influenza All things furBobcat Questions or comments a…
MUCC on the ground, snow geese and the coyote
Ep 1 · Jan 1, 2025 · 46 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Olivia Triltsch about MUCC's on the ground program, fly away with a discussion about snow geese, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the coyote. TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMUCC's on the ground calendar All things feathersSnow goose Winter waterfowl identification webinar All things furCoyote Video: coyote and badger Questions or comments abou…
Southwest habitat work, an iconic owl and a weasel on the prowl
Ep 12 · Dec 1, 2024 · 41 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Pete Kailing about all things habitat in the Southwest Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the great horned owl, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat about Michigan short-tailed weasel. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatHemlock wooly adelgid Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development email Prescribed burns All things feathers…
Northern Michigan habitat work, pintails, deer, deer and more deer
Ep 11 · Nov 1, 2024 · 54 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Scott Eggeman about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about northern pintails, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy chat about Michigan deer and deer management. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan.gov/elk Michigan.gov/bovinetb Michigan.gov/cwd Prescribed burns American marten All things feathersNorthern pi…
Owl tell you all about skunks, Southeast habitat and October hunting opportunities
Ep 10 · Oct 1, 2024 · 37 min
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Terry McFadden about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with eastern screech-owls as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the odorous, striped skunk in our all things fur segment. Pete Kailing also chimes in with hunting and trapping opportunities during the month of October. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMichigan.gov/W…
Threatened and endangered
Ep 9 · Sep 1, 2024 · 42 min
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk with Ashley Cole-Wick from Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) about the work they do for Michigan's rare species. Then, we fly away with a discussion about the trumpeter swan, and wrap up the episode with a chat about the northern long-eared bat. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of September. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Pro…
U.P. GEMS, grouse and the chipmunk
Ep 8 · Aug 1, 2024 · 47 min
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Heather Shaw and Tom Seablom about habitat work on GEMS in the Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about the ruffed grouse, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the eastern and least chipmunk. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of August. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat…
Turtles, opossums, ring-billed gulls and more
Ep 7 · Jul 1, 2024 · 38 min
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Greg Hochstetler about turtle conservation work, fly away with a discussion about the ring-billed gull, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the Virginia opossum. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of July. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatMuskegon State Game Area map Spotted tur…
June Loons, beavers and Northern Michigan habitat
Ep 6 · Jun 1, 2024 · 38 min
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Brian Mastenbrook about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the common loon, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the American beaver. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of June. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habita…
Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work
Ep 5 · May 1, 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Bill Scullon about all things habitat in the Upper Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the indigo bunting, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the red fox. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of May. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatPortage Marsh sprin…
Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan habitat
Ep 4 · Apr 1, 2024 · 41 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Nate Levitte about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the Great blue heron, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about wood frogs. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the month of April. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatState Game and Wildl…
Southwest Lower Peninsula habitat, woodcock, the bear essentials and coy wolves?
Ep 3 · Mar 2, 2024 · 48 min
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to James Miller about all things habitat in the Southwest Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the American woodcock, answer a question about the existence of coywolves and we wrap up the episode with a chat about Michigan black bears. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities available in the month of March. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hil…
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