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The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division
The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast
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  • The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    Commercial forest lands, duck hunting regulations process and year two of the moose project

    03/01/2026 | 43 mins.
    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].
  • The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    Harsens Island, mallards and muskrats

    02/01/2026 | 44 mins.
    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].
  • The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    Wetland Wonders work, the snow goose and the least shrew

    01/01/2026 | 38 mins.
    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].
  • The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    2025: a year in review with the chief and assistant chief of the Wildlife Division.

    12/01/2025 | 34 mins.
    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].
  • The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    Southwest habit, the Wilson's snipe, and firearm deer season

    11/01/2025 | 58 mins.
    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].

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About The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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. Thank you for listening.Email questions to: [email protected] call 517-284-9453
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