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Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter

Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago

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Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is steeped...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/09/17

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how Martha Williams, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is steeped in the tradition of the outdoors and the need for hunting and professional management.

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Dove populations and questions abound

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/09/10

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, to talk about the dove populations around the Illinois area, plus a quick look at the prospects for the conservation in the farm bill.

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Honoring conservationist and treasured American...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/09/03

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter honors conservationist, a legend in the Delta, and treasured American author Hank Burdine. Plus, hear why we need to manage our forests.

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Dove season begins September 1st & waterfowl breeding...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/08/27

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter kicks off the show by walking us through some numbers presented in the recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Breeding Population survey and how Ducks Unlimited has been a leading force in the conservation world. To close out the show, Charlie reminds people that Dove […]

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The Arctic Circle and an epic canoe trip back in...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/08/21

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes us back in time and shares a story about a time he and his wife explored the Arctic Circle via a canoe in search of giant Sheefish. Then, Charlie switches gears and shares the efforts Minnesota has taken when trying to get rid of lead shot […]

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Lobsters, Waterfowl and Archery

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/08/21

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter comes at you live from the Coast of Maine and when you think of “Maine,” you think of lobsters. Listen in while Charlie discusses the thriving species of lobsters and how they’ve continued to thrive over the years. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses the anticipation building […]

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The Sturgeon moon of August, unnatural fires caused...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/08/06

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to reflect on the supermoon event that occurred on August 1st and to excite people about the next supermoon event that is predicted to happen on August 30, which won’t happen again until 2032. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses different grasses […]

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The Amazing Whooping Crane Recovery, Landscapes...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/08/01

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about the incredible conservation success story surrouning the Whooping Crane. Then, Charlie switches gears and breaks down the landscapes that are changing in Kenya and what this effects. To close out the show, Charlie shares the latest news surrounding the […]

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Tulare Lake: A new temporary and toxic California wonder

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/07/24

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about a lake in California, Tulare Lake, and why people should be concerned. Then, Charlie switches gears and explains how Russia has added to the growing list of international conservation organizations that are banned from working in Russia. This current […]

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There is a reason why conservation groups can’t stand...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/07/16

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk more about about the future ethanol as electric vehicles use expands and what this means for conservation. Then, Charlie switches gears and discuss the world’s hottest temperatures and how these days affect the universe as well as the agricultural […]

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Ethanol vs. renewable fuel and what should be covered...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/07/09

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about ethanol versus renewable fuel and how the EPA has set off alarm bells. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses whether or not insects should be covered under environmental law – specifically when talking about pollinators. Lastly, Charlie discusses how […]

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Managing waterfowl and public lands in Illinois, and...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/07/06

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about the efforts Illinois is taking when managing waterfowl and public lands within the area. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses the effort to stop the loss of the rainforest in Brazil.

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Technology and a post-COVID world are creating new...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/06/28

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about how technology and a post-COVID world are creating new conflicts among property owners. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses how squirrels are experiencing a population explosion and how this is affecting the earth.

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The NRCA and the importance of common sense when...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/06/18

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter starts the show off by discussing how NRCA is leading the way in advancing voluntary land stewardship. Then, Charlie stresses the importance of using common sense when encountering wildlife.

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Huge forest fires are a result of terrible forest...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/06/11

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter starts the show off by discussing the latest news surrounding about what’s happening up North with the forest fires and then Charlie explains where these huge forest fires come from. Next, Charlie talks about the Bureau of Land Management and their action of forcing ranchers off long […]

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Supreme Court ruling and its impacts on wetlands

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/06/04

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie is joined by the Executive Vice President with the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation Kerry Luft to discuss the latest Supreme Court ruling, its impact on wetlands, and why a new path forward is needed for recognition of their value to humanity.

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Honoring Buddy Melges and what’s happening in the West

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/05/28

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie starts off the show by honoring Buddy Melges, one of the world’s greatest sailors who left a remarkable legacy. Then, Charlie discusses what’s happening in the West while they address its water woes temporarily and how we all pay for it.

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Birds and why we need them in our lives – science is...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/05/21

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie discusses the science behind birds and how they effect our mental health. Then, Charlie discusses green energy and its effect on the environment.

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Africa is on the clock to save its extraordinary big...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/05/20

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie talks conservation in Africa. Listen in while Charlie breaks down how some of the most recent Africa related conventions went these past few weeks and why people should be in the know about these organizations participating in these conventions. Later he breaks down why he’s excited that summer […]

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The Environmental Protection Agency’s role in America

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2023/05/20

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie shares what the The Environmental Protection Agency’s role is in America and the crucial role they play in conservation. Then, Charlie touches on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flooding.

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