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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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- 4 days ago1h 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...
- Feb 1, 202644 min
Harsens Island, mallards and muskrats
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 IslandAll things feathersMallardsMississippi FlywayAll things furMuskratsQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-945...
- Jan 1, 202638 min
Wetland Wonders work, the snow goose and the least shrew
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 AreaAll things feathersSnow gooseSnow goose ID sheetMichigan.gov/WaterfowlWetland WonderseBirdAll things furNorth American Le...
- Dec 1, 202534 min
2025: a year in review with the chief and assistant chief of the Wildlife Division.
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 snipeAll things furMichigan.gov/DeerReport your harvestDisease and testing infoQuestions or comme...
- Nov 1, 202558 min
Southwest habit, the Wilson's snipe, and firearm deer season
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 butterfliesAll things feathersWilson's snipeAll things furMichigan.gov/DeerReport your harvestDisease and testing inf...
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