Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the life and accomplishments of conservation leader Jim Scheer. Plus, he talks about the launch of a non-partisan conservation movement.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains how the Illinois conservation board has been fundamentally restructured away from hunting and fishing interests and why Canadian farmers might not put out the welcome mat for U.S. hunters.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter questions whether states have overreached in controlling access to federal lands, and he shares the tale of an albino turkey that defies the laws of nature.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is with Dorsey Pictures President Chris Dorsey, discussing the rapid rise in non-resident hunting fees and the ringing of bells at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup finals.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his thoughts on the $660 million Greenpeace must pay after their lawsuit loss, and the recent study by Cornell Labs on bird populations.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks with Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation’s Kerry Luft about how public and private partnerships have driven conservation efforts, and if we want conservation, we must bring farmers to the table.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns on the pause in conservation funding and how it will impact the Great Salt Lake, as well as whether it’s the end of an era for outdoor sports shows.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares an update on snow geese and their amazing population increases over the years. Plus, he explains why finding efficiencies for conservation spending is the next challenge.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how change at the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior is altering how they operate for the country. Plus, he emphasizes the important role of conservation in the private sector.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the birders’ paradise of the low country of South Carolina, and the new director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been announced.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how civility and respect for others will go a long way toward advancing conservation in the United States. Plus, take a drive and go back in time 150 years.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the Louisiana marsh wetland ecosystem and what is threatening it. Plus, how to stay vigilant while bird flu is affecting migratory bird hunting.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares a few thoughts on the future of bird hunting after returning from Scotland, and also discusses how bad the “bird flu” was this past fall.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how the California fires are devastating far beyond the loss of life, property, and how it is a natural resource disaster as well – one that could have largely been avoided. Plus, dredging in Florida and what this means to the future of coastal fisheries.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter debates the success of private land management as opposed to public lands and why this is both a benefit and a looming problem. He also questions if the bureaucracy of Washington D.C. can actually be reduced to help conservation at a local level.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains the New York state legislature that targets shooting preserves regardless of their contribution to conservation. Plus, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation’s Kerry Luft shares his book “Straight Shooting For Hunters.” You can find the book here on Amazon.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the nationwide impact of bird flu and what changes to expect with new state conservation directors. He closes out 2024 with his favorite outdoor memories from the year.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares how United States presidents have used the Antiquities Act across the country, the controversial wind farm project green lit by the Bureau of Land Management, and a conservation Christmas wish list.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares why the NRA has spent almost $200 million in legal fees and how Alaska may have a road built through its beautiful wilderness.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains why fewer landowners in Canada means less land available for recreation, what has deer harvest numbers are up this year, and the concern of bird flu contaminating Illinois shooting preserves.