Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter
Environment
Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
Location:
Chicago, IL
Genres:
Environment
Description:
Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
Language:
English
Episodes
Federal waterfowl refuges management is in steep decline
11/16/2025
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses why federal waterfowl refuge management is in steep decline and the Sierra Club is hemorrhaging members.
Duration:00:19:49
Polar bear populations may not be in great peril
11/9/2025
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains why polar bear populations may not be in great peril after all. He also expands on the miracle of the Klamath River.
Duration:00:17:53
A drive down memory lane: The treasured Illinois River Valley
11/2/2025
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes a drive down memory lane, sharing tales of the Illinois River Valley. He also discusses new developments in Arctic oil exploration.
Duration:00:17:58
IDNR proposed hunting regulations come under criticism
10/26/2025
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the proposed Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunting regulations, which are under criticism. Plus, where are all of the fall colors?
Duration:00:17:52
Regenerative grazing and its upcoming technology
10/19/2025
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses regenerative grazing and the upcoming technology that comes with it. Additionally, he expresses his concerns about the abundance of bears in Florida and wolves in Colorado.
Duration:00:17:54
Salmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim
10/12/2025
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains how salmon are driving the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim, and at its heart is Sitka, Alaska.
Duration:00:17:55
Going beyond the end of the road
10/5/2025
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares a father/son wilderness adventure in northern Manitoba.
Duration:00:17:53
Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO
9/28/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:54
Efficiencies and local control are driving conservation at the federal level
9/21/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:44
Aim is for streamlined federal funding to be more effective
9/14/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:54
A miracle is occurring on the lower Mississippi
9/7/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:55
Time to take a child hunting plus honoring a hunter education leader
8/31/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:54
The power of nature: A collapsing glacier and tidal wave plus a report from the coast of Maine
8/24/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:48
Technology and ethics compromising the spirit of fair chase
8/17/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:53
Alaska in all its splendor
8/10/2025
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter returns to share Alaska in all its splendor – fish, bears, whales, and a few tales.
Duration:00:17:54
Alaska cruise ships and the environment plus trying to fix the Yazoo
8/3/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:54
Drought widespread over bird breeding groups, plus why private lands are often better managed than public land
7/27/2025
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.
Duration:00:16:08
We cannot avoid talking about too many people using America’s great outdoors
7/20/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:54
The need to understand the changing dynamics of hunters and users of America’s public lands
7/13/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:55
Congress hears the message: America’s public lands are not for sale
7/6/2025
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?
Duration:00:17:55