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 wildlife around your home from headaches this spring.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov, and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!

Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Mark Sargent
Main Interview Guest(s): 

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Fox Squirrels
• Around the State Links
  • Managed Waterfowl Areas
  • Gourdneck State Game Area Map
• Interview Links
  • Michigan.gov/Bear
  • Michigan predator-prey study
  •  Michigan Natural Resources Commission
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/HunterSafety
  • Michigan.gov/Hunting
  • Michigan.gov/Elk
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Nuisance Wildlife Information