Episode Details

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening around the state, learn everything you probably ever wanted to know about ticks, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion what to do if you’re having problems with deer eating your gardens and flowers.

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: Holly Vaughn, Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Terry McFadden
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Jean Tsao, Dr. Megan Porter and Dr. Dan O'Brien

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Blanding's Turtle
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
  • Michigan.gov/Turkey
  • Michigan.gov/ShootingRanges
  • Black Terns
  • Mallard Ducks
• Interview Links
  • Michigan.gov/Lyme
  • Radio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy Episode
  • The Tick App
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/Trapping
  • Michigan.gov/EGLE
  • How To Keep Beavers From Plugging Culverts
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
  • Local Wildlife Biologist Contact Info
  • Michigan.gov/Bear
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Nuisance White-tailed Deer Information
  • Michigan.gov/Deer

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.