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 Region, talk winter activities at Michigan State Parks with Maia Turek, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about winter bird watching activities and animal track identification in the snow.

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: Rex Ainsle
Main Interview Guest(s): Maia Turek

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Bald Eagle
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife 
  • Michigan.gov/Elk
  • Manistee River State Game Area Map
  • Ducks Unlimited
• Interview Links
  • Michigan.gov/WinterFun
  • Michigan.gov/Fishing
  • midnrreservations.com
  • Michigan.gov/StateParks
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/MiHUNT
  • Michigan.gov/RecSearch
  • Michigan.gov/DNRDigests
  • Nuisance Bear Information
  • Michigan.gov/Deer
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • All About Birds
  • Project Feeder Watch