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Ice storm, northern shrike and elk in "The Big Wild"
The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast
The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast
Ice storm, northern shrike and elk in "The Big Wild"
May 01, 2026
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division
In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host Shelby Adams start off the show with a discussion of the impacts to wildlife habitat from the 2025 ice storm. That's followed up with a chat about the northern shrike, before finally talking about Michigan elk and changes to hunting regulations this year.
Episode Hosts: Shelby Adams and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard
- All things habitat
- All things feathers
- All things fur
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.
