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The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

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About this 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: dnr-wildlife@michigan.govor call 517-284-9453

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What is The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast about?

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.

What has The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "UP habitat work, barred owls and deer season" (1 October 2026, 75 minutes), "Fire, Carolina wrens, the gray fox and Rachel says farewell" (1 August 2026, 56 minutes), and "Invasives, Invasives, Invasives" (1 July 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast publish?

The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 101 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast?

Booking probability for The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

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  • Episode #10

    UP habitat work, barred owls and deer season

    Oct 1, 20261h 15mS9

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Kelsey and Eric have a conversation with Kristie Sitar about habitat work happening in the UP. That's followed up with an overview of the barred owl, before a lengthy discussion...

  • Episode #8

    Fire, Carolina wrens, the gray fox and Rachel says farewell

    Aug 1, 202656 minS9

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Rachel and Eric talk fire with Jesse Lincoln. That's followed up with a discussion about the Carolina wren before we wrap things up chatting about the gray fox. Episode Hosts...

  • The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    Invasives, Invasives, Invasives

    Jul 1, 202642 min

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Katie Grzesiak talk invasive species, and Ryan Wheeler pops in for a bit to talk about nutria, armadillo and the invasive species watch list. Episode Hosts...

  • The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    All things wildlife disease

    Jun 1, 20261h 1m

    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...

  • The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    Ice storm, northern shrike and elk in "The Big Wild"

    May 1, 202658 min

    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...

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    Costal plain marshes, the spruce grouse, and the Indiana bat

    Apr 1, 202653 min

    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...

  • Episode #3

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

    Mar 1, 202643 minS9

    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...

  • Episode #2

    Harsens Island, mallards and muskrats

    Feb 1, 202644 minS9

    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...

  • Episode #1

    Wetland Wonders work, the snow goose and the least shrew

    Jan 1, 202639 minS9

    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...

  • Episode #12

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

    Dec 1, 202534 minS8

    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...

  • Episode #11

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

    Nov 1, 202559 minS8

    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...

  • Episode #10

    Hunters feeding Michigan, UP bears, wood ducks and skunks

    Oct 1, 202551 minS8

    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...

  • Episode #9

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

    Sep 1, 202545 minS8

    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...

  • Episode #8

    Wacky weather habitat impacts, peregrine falcons and badgers

    Aug 1, 202556 minS8

    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...

  • Episode #7

    Nighthawks, black bears and southeast habitat work

    Jul 1, 202545 minS8

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Nate Levitte about habitat working going on in southeast Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern common nighthawk, and we wrap up the episode with a...

  • Episode #6

    Rare species, blue birds and the bat man

    Jun 1, 202549 minS8

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Tony Henehan about habitat working going on in southwest Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern wild turkey, and we wrap up the episode with a chat...

  • Episode #5

    Southwest habitat work, turkeys and the muskrat

    May 1, 202551 minS8

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Rachel Kanaziz about habitat working going on in southwest Michigan, fly away with a discussion about the eastern wild turkey, and we wrap up the episode with a chat...

  • Episode #4

    Cougar kittens, invasive species, and the bufflehead.

    Apr 1, 20251h 1mS8

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Katie Grzesiak about invasive species and their impact on Michigan habitat, fly away with a discussion about the bufflehead, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy...

  • Episode #3

    UP habitat work, ravens and the Michigan moose

    Mar 1, 20251h 6mS8

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Caleb Eckloff about habitat work happening in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about the common raven, and we wrap up the episode with a lengthy...

  • Episode #2

    Bobcats, black caps and Northern Michigan habitat

    Feb 1, 20251 hourS8

    In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mike Kowalski about habitat work happening in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about black-capped chickadees, and we wrap up the episode...

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