The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

Harsens Island, mallards and muskrats

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: Rachel Lincoln and Eric HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatHarsens IslandAll things feathersMallardsMississippi FlywayAll things furMuskratsQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

Wetland Wonders work, the snow goose and the least shrew

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 HilliardProducer/editor: Eric HilliardAll things habitatFish Point State Wildlife AreaAll things feathersSnow gooseSnow goose ID sheetMichigan.gov/WaterfowlWetland WonderseBirdAll things furNorth American Least shrewQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

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 dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

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 dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.

Hunters feeding Michigan, UP bears, wood ducks and skunks

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, In this episode, 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 dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.