Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCharlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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Episodes
Geese, timber, and bird flu
May 15, 2022 10:00Geese have adapted to changing habitats and are thriving. Later, new challenges for managing timber lands in the south.
Discussing the new entity in conservation, the International Order of T. Roosevelt
May 08, 2022 10:00A newly named conservation group will be important to hunting’s future and what to expect for nesting birds this year.
Conservation, Congress, and California
May 01, 2022 10:00The top conservation priorities with Congress in session and a story from the California coast.
Private property rights and turkeys
April 24, 2022 10:00Conservation easements are being threatened by interests which undermines private property rights and commitments already made. Plus, where are the turkeys?
Bird flu and the ivory-billed woodpecker
April 17, 2022 10:00New strain of avian bird flu – what might happen to game farms and wild birds, plus is the ivory-billed woodpecker extinct after all?
Trading land and water conservation for forest management
April 10, 2022 10:00Will Congress destroy one of the most successful land and water conservation programs in history? And forest management is finally getting attention it needs.
Early nesting and carbon sequestration
April 03, 2022 10:00Birds nesting earlier? What does this mean for their success and possible ways to sequester carbon – what might be possible?
Frogs in the Carolinas and wild turkey populations
March 27, 2022 10:00Frogs booming in the Carolinas advance the sounds of summer and what is going on with wild turkey populations? Plus: mapping of public lands!
National Wildlife Refuges, permanent daylight saving, and outdoor recreation
March 20, 2022 10:00Lawsuits aim to deny access to National Wildlife Refuges and how will outdoor recreation fare this summer as gas prices soar?
Cranes, conservation, and the U.S. Army Corps
March 13, 2022 10:00The wonders of cranes and their northward flight – Can the federal crop insurance program be changed to benefit conservation and a big lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers looms.
Looking back on the beloved Midwestern sports shows
March 06, 2022 20:09Will the EPA’s wings be clipped and reminiscing about the sports shows that once filled convention centers.
Cranes and the Platte River
February 27, 2022 11:00A must-see experience and, how long will the conservation efforts from gun sales last?
Importation bans and Colorado’s ballot box problem
February 08, 2022 15:37On this week in The Great Outdoors, poorly conceived bans on the importation of wildlife will have dire consequences and what is Colorado thinking with their ballot box biology?
The Supreme Court vacancy and conservation issues
January 30, 2022 11:00With a new Supreme Court seat soon to be vacant, what does this mean for the future of conservation and the future of the Illinois Department of natural resources conservation board? Kerry Luft joins Charlie Potter on another episode of The Great Outdoors
Crows in California
January 25, 2022 02:30This week it’s all about respecting conservation laws from the top down as well as the crows in California.
A winter’s walk: Great memories in the outdoors
January 10, 2022 20:52A winter’s afternoon walk and the peril of groups that litigate wildlife management – do they have any liability?
Dr. Lester Fisher and mountain lions
January 02, 2022 11:30This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie touches on Dr. Lester Fisher and his great legacy and the increasing population of mountain lions bad news for big game animals
Bison management at Yellowstone
December 05, 2021 11:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter gives us all types of information on the Yellowstone National Park and bison management and the challenges confronting the effort to recruit more hunters.
Technology and public lands
November 28, 2021 11:00This week on the Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie talks about butterflies, trees, technology, and public lands. How do they connect? Listen to find out!
Yazoo pumps project shut down
November 21, 2021 11:00Massive Yazoo pumps project shut down once more and hopefully this time for good. Plus, win for birds on oil spill policy reversal.
Special times with birds on the wing and a vanishing marshland celebrates its 100th year
November 14, 2021 11:00This week on the Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie gives us a wonderful story about friendship in a duck blind and the struggle of a vanishing marshland. All this and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
Conservation issues and taxpayer dollars
November 07, 2021 11:00This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie poses a question about a potential issue to conservation. Will huge amounts of taxpayer money solve long-standing conservation issues?
The Grand Passage: A beautiful migration
October 31, 2021 10:00HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie gives us the details on the seasonal change, which brings on The Gand Passage. In the second half of the show, Charlie explains what is going on with turkeys this season.
Killer cats and the king of ducks
October 24, 2021 10:00The real danger to songbirds? CATS! Feral cats are destroying birds at a horrific rate. In the second half of the show, Charlie talks about the manic of dawn when the king of ducks arrive.
NRA and the future of hunting
October 17, 2021 10:00Can the NRA remain a leading organization to advance the cause of shooting sports and the rights of sportsmen and women?
In search of silver maples and the magic of fall
October 10, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie spends a little bit of time talking about the majestic time of year that is Fall. With the leaves changing colors and the weather cooling down, we should all take this time to appreciate all that mother nature has to offer. In part two of the show, Charlie […]
‘Officially extinct’: The status of the Ivory Bill Woodpecker
October 03, 2021 10:00This week on the Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter gives us a grave message about the Ivory Bill Woodpecker and the impact that it will have on the ecosystem.
A week in the Alaskan wilderness with all its wonder
September 26, 2021 10:00Back from his week in the Alaskan wilderness, Charlie Potter gives us an exciting tale about his time out in The Great Outdoors.
The Great Outdoors: Remote in Alaska
September 19, 2021 10:00Charlie Potter is back but this time calling in from one of the better remote locations, Alaska. Charlie is preparing for a week-long trip to go off the grid along the Bering Sea.
China’s role in the reduction of pollution and emissions
September 12, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie gives us some statistics on the planat’s climate and what role China has when it comes to the production and reduction of pollution and emissions as a developing country.
Wetlands are vital to our existence
September 05, 2021 10:00If only we had more great conservation leaders. Kerry Luft joins Charlie to reminisce about an old friend and conservation leader and the influence and change he has brought over the years. After the break, Charlie and Kerry talk about the vital importance of the wetlands and their role in our ecosystem.
Ruling on duck stamp is reversed – good news for its future
August 29, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie tells us about the new duck stamp ruling and how to keep your furry hunting companion safe this season.
Off the Coast of Maine, prepare for a hurricane
August 22, 2021 10:00This week on the great outdoors Charlie Potter on location off the coast of Maine battens down the hatches as a potential hurricane may be coming his way.
Fishing in Maine, catching nothing but disappointment
August 15, 2021 10:00Charlie calls in from the remote ports of Maine and tells us all about what is going on with the fish out there. After the break we take a trip through history to talk about European flooding today and how it affects us. This and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
Plastic particles in your beer, waste in The Great Lakes
August 08, 2021 10:00Where are we going to put the increase in hunters that states are seeking? Also, plastics are a growing concern in the Great Lakes a study shows that a high percentage of beer that is brewed from The Great Lakes contains plastic fibers! Find out more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
Quetico in summer
August 01, 2021 10:00It is time to head to Quetico and other special places as summer is in full swing.
Drought and destruction in the American West
July 18, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie advocates for a lawyer and a national awakening to help prevent the destruction of the American West!
Spotting fireflies, a summer pastime
July 11, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie gives a great little story about our friends the fireflies. This and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
Western drought will be tough on fish and wildlife
July 04, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie tells us all about the severe drought that has been affecting the fish and wildlife across the country! This and more on The Great Outdoors.
Technology and fair chase – where is the balance?
June 27, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors Charlie Potter is joined by Kerry Luft. Together they talk about “what is fair when it comes to technology and hunting?” All this and more on The Great Outdoors.
Drought grips prairie breeding grounds.
June 20, 2021 10:00A drought grips the prairie breeding grounds, the lake levels are falling, and Charlie tells us about the rebranding of Asian Carp. All this and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
Charlie Potter: The Keystone Pipeline must move forward
June 13, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains why the Keystone pipeline needs to move forward and the importance of pipelines.
Florida faces the prospect of a huge wall to reduce flooding
June 06, 2021 10:00This week on the Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, The Army Corps of Engineers proposes to build a 20-foot wall around the coast of Miami to prevent flooding and rising tides. Also, Charlie tells us all about new ways some states have come up with to entice younger hunters. All this and more on The […]
Canadian Geese and their future
May 30, 2021 10:00Proposed increase in Canada goose daily limit draws questions from hunters this week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
The vanishing Louisiana marsh and rising Mississippi
May 23, 2021 10:00This week Charlie Potter talks to us about the vanishing Louisiana marsh and the rising waters of the Mississippi river.
Kerry Luft back with Charlie Potter on The Great Outdoors
May 16, 2021 22:00Charlie and Kerry Luft discuss the biggest conservation idea in decades – “30% conserved by 2030” this week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter
Kerry Luft on the decline of hunting and fishing.
May 02, 2021 10:00Time could be a core factor in the decline of hunting and fishing interest and participation. Kerry Luft joins Charlie Potter on The Great Outdoors.
Conservation and flood control
April 25, 2021 10:00Charlie informs us of what a visionary infrastructure bill in Congress could do for conservation and flood control. All this and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
Quality over quantity, the hunting dilemma.
April 18, 2021 10:00This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the problems with recruiting more hunters and how that is at odds with the shrinking habitat base and the loss of quality opportunity.
Closing of the Navy Pier IMAX and Stripers Forever
April 11, 2021 10:00Why would Navy Pier close the world-class IMAX theatre, and what is up with Stripers Forever watching catch and release for only 10 years? This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.