Harsens Island, mallards and muskrats

The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast
Harsens Island, mallards and muskrats
Feb 01, 2026 Season 9 Episode 2
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, Eric and guest host John Darling talk about water control structures at Harsens Island. That's followed up with a chat about the mallard duck, before diving into the world of the muskrat. 

Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard
Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard

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

Episode Artwork Harsens Island, mallards and muskrats 44:26 Episode Artwork Wetland Wonders work, the snow goose and the least shrew 38:49 Episode Artwork 2025: a year in review with the chief and assistant chief of the Wildlife Division. 34:27 Episode Artwork Southwest habit, the Wilson's snipe, and firearm deer season 58:38 Episode Artwork Hunters feeding Michigan, UP bears, wood ducks and skunks 50:44 Episode Artwork Kirtland's warblers, blue-winged teal, and the mighty Michigan elk 45:17 Episode Artwork Wacky weather habitat impacts, peregrine falcons and badgers 55:34 Episode Artwork Nighthawks, black bears and southeast habitat work 44:45 Episode Artwork Rare species, blue birds and the bat man 48:32 Episode Artwork Southwest habitat work, turkeys and the muskrat 50:32 Episode Artwork Cougar kittens, invasive species, and the bufflehead. 1:01:28 Episode Artwork UP habitat work, ravens and the Michigan moose 1:05:31 Episode Artwork Bobcats, black caps and Northern Michigan habitat 59:46 Episode Artwork MUCC on the ground, snow geese and the coyote 46:27 Episode Artwork Southwest habitat work, an iconic owl and a weasel on the prowl 41:29 Episode Artwork Northern Michigan habitat work, pintails, deer, deer and more deer 53:54 Episode Artwork Owl tell you all about skunks, Southeast habitat and October hunting opportunities 37:09 Episode Artwork Threatened and endangered 42:05 Episode Artwork U.P. GEMS, grouse and the chipmunk 46:43 Episode Artwork Turtles, opossums, ring-billed gulls and more 38:29 Episode Artwork June Loons, beavers and Northern Michigan habitat 37:40 Episode Artwork Baseball birds, red foxes and UP habitat work 35:38 Episode Artwork Flying deer, frogs, herons and Southeast Michigan habitat 41:00 Episode Artwork Southwest Lower Peninsula habitat, woodcock, the bear essentials and coy wolves? 47:34 Episode Artwork Crows, otters and Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula 40:51