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. 

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: Karen Sexton
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Megan Moriarty

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Spotted turtle
  • Herps of Michigan 
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
  • Black terns
• Interview Links
  • Wildlife Diseases
  • Avian influenza
  • Avian influenza testing numbers
  • Eyes in the field
  • Wildlife Disease Lab - 517-336-5030
  • MDARD (domestic poultry) -  1-800-292-3939 or 517-373-0440 (after-hours)
• Mailbag Links
  • River otters
  • Michigan.gov/lyme
  • Nuisance bear information
  • Red squirrels 
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Muskrats
  • Nuisance wildlife removal companies
  • Michigan.gov/trapping