The definitive podcast about what it was like to grow up Generation X. We're getting older, and we just don't care. But we're leaving a mark.
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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 517-2 ...
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But Before We Go 20: Back to school shopping!
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The fun and horror of back to school shopping!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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A look at the noted passings of 2024 (so far)By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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But Before We Go 18: The games we played, Part 2
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The games we played as wee GenXers. In Part 2, the home video games, notably, the great Atari Video Computer System!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Heather Shaw and Tom Seablom about habitat work on GEMS in the Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about the ruffed grouse, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the eastern and least chipmunk. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities…
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But Before We Go 17: The games we played, Part 1
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The games we played as wee GenXers. In Part 1, board games and handheld electronic games!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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But Before We Go 16: Running Wild in the Summer!
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What it was like to spend summers unsupervised in the 70s and 80s!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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All about the desserts of summer-- be prepared to have your mouth water!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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We share our fondest and goofiest memories of US Independence Days of years gone by.By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Turtles, opossums, ring-billed gulls and more
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Greg Hochstetler about turtle conservation work, fly away with a discussion about the ring-billed gull, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the Virginia opossum. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the mo…
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Along with guest Cynthia Steel, we talk about hooking up words, phrases, and clauses; mean old number nine; what it's like to be just a bill; and much more!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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But Before We Go 12: The Star Wars Phenomenon
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We talk about Star Wars' impact on GenXBy Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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But Before We Go 11: Lies and Damn Lies, Part 2
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The things we were told that just weren't true, part 2By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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But Before We Go 10: Lies and Damn Lies, Part 1
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The things we were told that just weren't true! Part 1 of 2By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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A discussion of one of the most notorious celebrities of our time.By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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June Loons, beavers and Northern Michigan habitat
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Brian Mastenbrook about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the common loon, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the American beaver. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunit…
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TV in the era of rabbit ears and fine tuning!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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But Before We Go 7: How we sought approval
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How we got to be liked, before we could hit like!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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But Before We Go 6: Wile E. Coyote, Supar-Genius!
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Bill and Steve talk about the planet's favorite cartoon coyote!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Bill and Steve talk about the glorious vending machines of their youth and the treasures they held!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Bill Scullon about all things habitat in the Upper Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the indigo bunting, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the red fox. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that a…
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But Before We Go 4: Cars, booze, and commercials
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Bill and Steve wonder why so many of the commercials they remember from childhood are for alcohol?By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Bill and Steve talk about the start of baseball seasonBy Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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But Before We Go 2: They don't say that on TV anymore
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Bill and Steve talk about the taboo TV of the 70s and 80s, and why don't we see it today?By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt consider the iconic Pop Tart!By Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan habitat
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Nate Levitte about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the Great blue heron, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about wood frogs. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are …
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Southwest Lower Peninsula habitat, woodcock, the bear essentials and coy wolves?
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to James Miller about all things habitat in the Southwest Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the American woodcock, answer a question about the existence of coywolves and we wrap up the episode with a chat about Michigan black bears. Pete Kailing also stops in to ta…
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Crows, otters and Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Scott Eggeman about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about crows, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about otters. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities available in the month of February. E…
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UP habitat work, snowy owls, the bog lemming and a new year
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Bill Scullon about all things habitat in the Upper Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about snowy owls, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about bog lemmings. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat Michigan birdi…
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Southwest Michigan habitat, pileated woodpeckers and the pine marten
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mark Mills about all things habitat in the Southwest region of the state, fly away with a discussion about pileated woodpeckers, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the elusive pine marten. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat G…
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Michigan Natural Features Inventory, bird migration and the white-tailed deer
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Jesse Lincoln from Michigan Natural Features Inventory about all things habitat, fly away with a discussion about bird migration and die-offs from window collisions, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about what is perhaps Michigan’s most iconic fall mammal, the white-tailed deer. Episode Host…
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Spooky season: Southeast Lower Peninsula habitat work, and nocturnal owls and skunks
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Joe Robison about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with eastern screech-owls as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the odorous, striped skunk in our all things fur segment. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilli…
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Northern Lower Peninsula habitat work, sharp-tailed grouse and the Ursus americanus
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mike Parker about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with sharp-tailed grouse as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the Ursus americanus in our all things fur segment. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Al…
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Southwest Michigan, piping plovers and huge squirrels
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Kristin Wildman about all things habitat in Southwest Michigan, fly away with piping plovers as we talk all things feathers, and talk about Michigan's largest squirrel in our all things fur segment. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat…
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Wildlife adaptations to a changing climate
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our popular interviews about the challenges a changing climate poses to wildlife. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner, Holly Vaughn and Hannah Schauer Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Managed Waterfowl Areas iNaturalist eBird Michigan.gov/Waterfowl Seek app Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Asse…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our most popular interviews about one of everyone's least favorite woodland insects — the tick. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Michigan.gov/Lyme Radio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy Episode The Tick App Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlif…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our most popular interviews on the importance of leaving wildlife in the wild. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.…
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The Northern Lower Peninsula, wild turkeys in the spring and the little brown bat
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk about habitat projects happening in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about spring wild turkey behavior, and have a high-flying discussion about little brown bats. Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat Michig…
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UP habitat improvements, GEMS birding and preventing conflicts with bears
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk about habitat projects happening in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about birding on Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS), and dive into tips on avoiding conflicts with black bears this spring. Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard…
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Southwest Michigan habitat, bird declines and backyard predators
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to John Niewoonder about all things habitat in Southwest Michigan, fly away with a discussion about what can be done concerning bird population declines as we talk all things feathered, and dive into fox and coyote conflict prevention tips in our all things fur segment. Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer …
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Southeast Michigan, snow buntings and more
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Terry McFadden about all things habitat in Southeast Michigan, fly away with Snow Buntings as we talk all things feathered, and dive into winter hunting and trapping opportunities in our all things fur segment. Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All t…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the dark-eyed junco, find out what habitat work is happening in the Southwest Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field. Questions or comments about the show? Contact …
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Juncos, Southwest Michigan and getting lost in the swamp
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the dark-eyed junco, find out what habitat work is happening in the Southwest Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field. Questions or comments about the show? Contact …
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Blue Jays, birding trails, white tails and enforcement tales
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the Blue Jay, find out what habitat work is happening in the Upper Peninsula, talk deer with Chad Stewart and Brian Frawley, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field. Questions or com…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the elk, find out what habitat work is happening in the Southeastern Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field. Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR W…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we’ll shine our wildlife spotlight on the American toad, find out what habitat work is happening in the Northern Lower Peninsula, hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment and get a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field. Questions or comments about the show? Contact the…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what habitat work is happening in the southwest part of the state, learn everything you probably ever wanted to know about ticks, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a sample of conservation officer activity reports from the field. Questions or comm…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Upper Peninsula, learn about avian influenza with Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Megan Moriarty, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about muskrats and how to avoid potential conflicts with them…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Southeastern Lower Peninsula, learn about why natural resource agencies remove wildlife from people keeping them as pets or rehabilitating them without a license, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a di…
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In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula, talk about birds with MiBirds coordinator, Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about avoiding conflicts with migratory bir…
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In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Southwest Lower Peninsula, talk about bears and large carnivores with Cody Norton, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about how you can save yourself and the w…
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