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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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Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO

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2025/09/28

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation’s Kerry Luft to discuss a new positive development for Ducks Unlimited Canada with a new CEO, some great news for the prairies, plus an explanation of why we love our dogs so much.

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Efficiencies and local control are driving...

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2025/09/21

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains how conservation efforts at the federal level are being propelled by efficiencies and local oversight, alongside a strange health advisory from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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Aim is for streamlined federal funding to be more...

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2025/09/14

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the current goal of achieving more effective federal funding. Plus, waterfowl numbers are in, and it was a tough breeding year for key species.

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A miracle is occurring on the lower Mississippi

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2025/09/07

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares an uplifting story of how a miracle is occurring on the lower Mississippi. Plus “Secrets of Great Salt Lake” comes to the giant screen.

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Time to take a child hunting plus honoring a hunter...

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2025/08/31

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes a moment to acknowledge the importance of taking a child hunting with the start of dove season, as well as honoring a hunter education leader.

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The power of nature: A collapsing glacier and tidal...

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2025/08/24

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the power of nature, including a collapsing glacier and tidal wave, as well as a report from the coast of Maine.

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Technology and ethics compromising the spirit of fair...

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2025/08/17

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about how technology and ethics are compromising the spirit of fair chase as well as the impact of mining in the Boundary Waters.

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Alaska in all its splendor

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2025/08/10

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter returns to share Alaska in all its splendor – fish, bears, whales, and a few tales.

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Alaska cruise ships and the environment plus trying...

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2025/08/03

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns over Alaska cruise ships and the environment, plus the attempt to fix the Yazoo.

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Drought widespread over bird breeding groups, plus...

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2025/07/27

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the decrease in waterfowl breeding numbers and why. Plus, Charlie shares the differences between private land and public land.

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We cannot avoid talking about too many people using...

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2025/07/20

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the need to not avoid talking about too many people using America’s great outdoors. Plus, the effects of defunding the Recreational Boating and Fishing Fund.

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The need to understand the changing dynamics of...

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2025/07/13

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation’s Kerry Luft as they discuss the need to understand the changing dynamics of hunters and users of America’s public lands.

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Congress hears the message: America’s public lands...

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2025/07/06

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how Congress hears the message: America’s public lands are not for sale. Now, can we manage them better?

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Microplastics found in dolphins and the importance of...

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2025/06/29

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about microplastics being found in dolphins, as well as the importance of bird banding programs. Plus Jaws at 50 years, what the film meant for sharks.

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The largest grassland ecosystem in the world was ours...

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2025/06/22

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the loss of the largest grassland ecosystem in the world, plus concerns on Alaska cruise ships and the increased pricing of adventures.

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Wildlife and fish prove adaptive if they have time...

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2025/06/15

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how wildlife and fish have proven adaptive if they have time to evolve, as well as the selling of federal lands has stirred some debate.

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Being fair to those nominated for public service:...

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2025/06/08

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his thoughts on being fair to those who are nominated for public service, after USDA and Forest Service are targeted. Plus, he talks about the West Nile virus and ongoing research to stop its spread.

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U.S. Forest Service acts to control fires and...

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2025/06/01

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how the U.S. Forest Service is acting to control fires, and how screwworms are advancing and messing with Mother Nature.

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Can AI forecast the weather faster and with greater...

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2025/05/25

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter questions whether AI can forecast the weather faster and with greater accuracy, and also shares how university research reductions may impact conservation work.

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Private forest lands are leading the way to sound...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2025/05/18

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how private forest lands are leading the way to sound management and why reducing wildfire impacts can help threatened species.

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