2025: a year in review with the chief and assistant chief of the Wildlife Division.

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with the chief and assistant chief of the Wildlife Division about the year's achievements and future plans.

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we have a lengthy conversation with Sara Thompson, Wildlife Division chief, and Keith Kintigh, Wildlife Division assistant chief, about where the division has been this year and where it is going in 2026. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitatKarner blue butterflies All things feathersWilson's snipeAll things furMichigan.gov/DeerReport your harvestDisease and testing infoQuestions or comme...

People in this episode

Hosts: Rachel Lincoln, Eric Hilliard

Guests: Sara Thompson, Keith Kintigh

Topics covered

• Wildlife Division
• 2025 review
• future planning
• habitat
• Michigan wildlife

Keywords

• Wildlife Division
• 2025
• habitat
• Karner blue butterflies
• Wilson's snipe
• Michigan wildlife
• deer report
• disease testing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division

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