Please Leave Wildlife in the Wild

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Southeastern Lower Peninsula, learn about why natural resource agencies remove wildlife from people keeping them as pets or rehabilitating them without a license, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about how to handle nuisance geese.  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 LeightnerProducer: Eric HilliardAround the State Guest: Terry McFaddenMain Interview Guest(s): Dr. Dan O'Brien, Dr. Kimberly Signs and Dr. Jim SikarskieWildlife Spotlight LinksMallardAround the State LinksMichigan.gov/WildlifeInterview LinksWildlife DiseasesLicensed Wildlife Rehabilitator DirectoryMichigan.gov/RabiesMichigan Department of Health and Human ServicesMailbag LinksMichigan.gov/DNRLicensesMichigan.gov/WildlifeLandowners GuideAudubon plants for birds databaseWildlife is Everywhere LinksN/AMisc.Why the American Woodcock's Ears Are Below Its Big EyesQuestions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.