The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Kelsey and Eric start off with a conversation about the monarch butterfly migration. That's followed up with an overview of the ruffed grouse, before wrapping things up with a discussion about the porcupine. 
Episode Hosts: Kelsey Beatty and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
All things habitatMichigan.gov/Monarchs
Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies

All things feathersRuffed grouse
Video: Ruffed grouse drumming
Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS)

All things furNorth American porcupine

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
All things habitatPrescribed fire
Kirtland's warbler

All things feathersCarolina wren
Merlin app

All things furGray fox
Submit a gray fox observation

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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: Katie Grzesiak and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
All things habitatStiltgrass
Michigan.gov/EGLE
Michigan.gov/MDARD
Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA)
Midwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN)

All things feathersEastern Towhee

All things furMichigan Invasive Species Watchlist
Nutria

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].