The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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
West Nile Virus
Botulism
Report diseased wildlife

All things furRabies
Public health directory for rabies testing
Canine and feline distemper
Bovine tuberculosis

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

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/Elk

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

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 things furIndiana bat
White-nose syndrome

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

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 things furMoose

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

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 dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.