The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

• 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, as well as 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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatKarner blue butterflies All things feathersWilson's snipeAll things furMichigan.gov/DeerReport your harvestDisease and testing infoQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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• 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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatKarner blue butterfliesAll things feathersWilson's snipeAll things furMichigan.gov/DeerReport your harvestDisease and testing infoQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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• Hunters feeding Michigan, UP bears, wood ducks and skunks

  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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardHunters Feeding MichiganAll things habitatMichigan.gov/BearsAll things feathersWood ducksMichigan.gov/WetlandWondersAll things furStriped skunkNuisance wildlife informationQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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• Kirtland's warblers, blue-winged teal, and the mighty Michigan elk

  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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatKirtland's warblerBrown-headed cowbirdDonate to nongame fundAll things feathersBlue-winged tealMichigan.gov/WetlandWondersAll things furAmerican ElkQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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• Wacky weather habitat impacts, peregrine falcons and badgers

  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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatMichigan State Game and Wildlife AreasMichigan's Wetland WondersDamsBat roosting survey infoAll things feathersPeregrine falconAll things furAmerican badgerMichigan.gov/TrappingQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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