The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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: Caleb Eckloff and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
All things habitatCommercial forest program

All things feathersMichigan.gov/Waterfowl
Mississippi Flyway

All things furMoose

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, 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 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 shrew

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, 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 about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].