Best Michigan Department Of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Podcasts (2024)

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Turtles, opossums, ring-billed gulls and more 38:29

13d ago38:29

38:29

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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June Loons, beavers and Northern Michigan habitat 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

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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Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work 35:38

3M ago35:38

35:38

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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Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan habitat 41:00

4M ago41:00

41:00

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? 47:34

5M ago47:34

47:34

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 40:51

6M ago40:51

40:51

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 34:27

7M ago34:27

34:27

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 43:39

8M ago43:39

43:39

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 38:55

9M ago38:55

38:55

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 37:20

10M ago37:20

37:20

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 38:20

11M ago38:20

38:20

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 29:25

12M ago29:25

29:25

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 23:27

1y ago23:27

23:27

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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Ticks, ticks, ticks! 34:53

1y ago34:53

34:53

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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Plan A: Leave Wildlife B 44:17

1y ago44:17

44:17

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 21:25

1+ y ago21:25

21:25

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 25:52

1+ y ago25:52

25:52

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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Michigan Department Of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Turtles, opossums, ring-billed gulls and more 38:29

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June Loons, beavers and Northern Michigan habitat 37:40

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Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work 35:38

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Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan habitat 41:00

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Southwest Lower Peninsula habitat, woodcock, the bear essentials and coy wolves? 47:34

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Crows, otters and Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula 40:51

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UP habitat work, snowy owls, the bog lemming and a new year 34:27

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Southwest Michigan habitat, pileated woodpeckers and the pine marten 43:39

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Michigan Natural Features Inventory, bird migration and the white-tailed deer 38:55

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Spooky season: Southeast Lower Peninsula habitat work, and nocturnal owls and skunks 37:20

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Northern Lower Peninsula habitat work, sharp-tailed grouse and the Ursus americanus 38:20

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Southwest Michigan, piping plovers and huge squirrels 29:25

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Wildlife adaptations to a changing climate 23:27

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Ticks, ticks, ticks! 34:53

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Plan A: Leave Wildlife B 44:17

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The Northern Lower Peninsula, wild turkeys in the spring and the little brown bat 21:25

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UP habitat improvements, GEMS birding and preventing conflicts with bears 25:52

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