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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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A child’s first hunt and why passing on outdoor...

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2026/10/04

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie shares the story of a child’s first hunt and why passing on outdoor heritage matters. Plus, a look back at 45 years of driving to the end of the road, where the adventure always begins.

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What the Roadless Rule repeal could mean

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2026/09/27

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie breaks down the latest efforts to open public lands through executive action and takes a closer look at the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a move that could have lasting effects on forests, wildlife, and outdoor recreation.

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Charlie Potter reflects on White House honor

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2026/09/20

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie shares his experience attending a special dinner in the White House Rose Garden with the President of the United States, where leaders of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and other conservation advocates were recognized. Hear what the honor means and Charlie’s firsthand observations from this memorable event.

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Can the Chicago River be reversed again?

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2026/09/13

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie tackles two major questions shaping the future of conservation and public policy: Could the Chicago River ever be reversed again, and should hunting be protected in Colorado’s constitution?

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Dove numbers fall as waterfowl concerns grow

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2026/09/06

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, troubling signs for two popular game birds. Charlie explores declining dove numbers and examines a waterfowl breeding report that raises questions about the future of duck populations.

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Christopher Burke on Chicago’s water miracle

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2026/08/30

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Christopher Burke, Founder and CEO of Christopher Burke Engineering, discusses how Chicago’s water management miracle is nearing completion with benefits reaching all the way down the Mississippi River to New Orleans.

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Wetlands rule draws opposition as reservoirs drop

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2026/08/23

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, proposed changes affecting small wetlands face unprecedented, unified opposition. Plus, the largest reservoirs in the American West fall to record-low levels.

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Great White Sharks in the Gulf of Maine and fires in...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2026/08/16

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie explores the Gulf of Maine and its growing population of great white sharks, and the wildfires raging across the American West.

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Bird migration begins, wetlands face threats

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2026/08/09

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Neotropical birds are beginning their annual migration. Learn what you can do to help them survive their long journey and why wetlands easements face growing threats.

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Key wetlands easement laws under threat

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2026/08/02

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, key wetlands easement laws face growing threats, and the lasting impact of wildfires on wildlife.

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The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2026/07/26

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie to talk about the benefits to virtual fencing which uses GPS-enabled collars on livestock to create invisible, app-defined boundaries and prevents fatal wildlife entanglements, allows migratory species to roam freely, and enables ranchers to steer cattle away from known carnivore territories.

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Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at...

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2026/07/19

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie focuses on the Canadian wildfire and why these fires are occuring. Then, Charlie talks about Yellowstone National Park 38 years after it was an inferno.

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California condor recovery and Canadian conservation...

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2026/07/12

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, the remarkable comeback of the California condor takes center stage, along with Canada’s proposal to restrict access to millions of acres of land in the name of conservation.

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Celebrating 250 years of America’s great outdoors

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2026/07/05

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, reflecting on the nation’s unparalleled conservation heritage and exploring how it can become even stronger for future generations.

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Majestic Redwoods, Muir Woods, and the story of...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2026/06/28

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie explores the majestic redwood trees of California and the beauty of Muir Woods, then shares a fascinating story of Labrador Retrievers.

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Robin Hood’s legendary tree and sharpening outdoor...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2026/06/21

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie discusses the legendary tree tied to Robin Hood that has failed to bloom after nearly 1,200 years, raising questions about the future of one of England’s most iconic natural landmarks. Plus, learn how training your eyes and improving observation skills can make you a better outdoorsman, whether […]

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Cleaner Everglades and more access to public lands

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2026/06/14

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie explores how agricultural innovation is helping improve water quality in the Everglades, a key conservation success story. He also discusses the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to open millions of acres of public lands to hunting and fishing, expanding access and opportunities for sportsmen and women […]

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The big difference between conservation and...

Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter ·

2026/06/07

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie explores the important differences between conservation groups and environmental organizations, and takes a look at the fascinating world of bird migration and what it reveals about the health of our natural environment.

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Remembering ‘Mr. B’ and getting kids outdoors

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2026/05/31

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, we honor William Bartholomay — “Mr. B” of the Baseball Hall of Fame — and discuss the growing push to get young people outdoors and away from their computer screens.

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Summer outdoors and South Africa poaching shock

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2026/05/24

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, summer kicks off with a reminder that no nation offers outdoor opportunities quite like America. Plus, the alleged poaching “kingpin” in South Africa has been shot.

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