Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter: Recent Episodes
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Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8578686/The_Great_Outdoors_08-09-26_2026-08-06-211426.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, key wetlands easement laws face growing threats, and the lasting impact of wildfires on wildlife.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8555555/The_Great_Outdoors_08-02-26_2026-08-01-203255.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8534372/The_Great_Outdoors_7-26-26_2026-07-22-225712.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522040/The_Great_Outdoors_7-19-26_2026-07-17-214040.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8498565/The_Great_Outdoors_07_12_26_2026-07-08-213505.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8489529/The_Great_Outdoors_07_05_26_2026-07-02-200529.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8479263/The_Great_Outdoors_06_28_26_2026-06-26-220103.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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 you’re birdwatching, hunting, fishing, or simply enjoying nature.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8466128/The_Great_Outdoors_06_21_26_2026-06-19-210528.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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 across the country.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8446150/The_Great_Outdoors_06_14_26_2026-06-11-180950.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8432717/The_Great_Outdoors_06_07_26_2026-06-04-200817.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8417563/The_Great_Outdoors_05_31_26_2026-05-28-191903.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8406574/The_Great_Outdoors_05_24_26_2026-05-22-202214.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, the real story behind mining near the Boundary Waters wilderness takes center stage, plus why forest management policies must change in the American West.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8387346/The_Great_Outdoors_05_17_26_2026-05-17-131446.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, plastics washing up on our beaches and the Wolf River House reports record fish runs.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8369962/The_Great_Outdoors_05_10_26_2026-05-08-213402.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, get a closer look at how booming tourism is straining the fragile ecosystems of the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas—and the best ways to enjoy Chicago’s Water Week.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8351181/The_Great_Outdoors_05_03_26_2026-04-30-193521.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explores why the Great Salt Lake is drawing global attention, along with how Florida’s fisheries are rebounding after recent hurricanes.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8267317/The_Great_Outdoors_04_26_26_2026-04-15-184817.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter highlights why partners are celebrating the Everglades’ success as the world’s largest water conservation project approaches completion.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8267272/The_Great_Outdoors_04_19_26_2026-04-15-183912.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explores how the Sand County Foundation is leading the charge to protect vital grasslands—and previews the arrival of crane season in Wisconsin.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8133525/The_Great_Outdoors_04_12_26_2026-04-09-193925.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter examines how a controversial Farm Bill amendment could impact dog training and bird hunting traditions, while also exploring the growing water crisis threatening the future of the American West.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8077380/The_Great_Outdoors_04_05_26_2026-04-04-164420.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter welcomes Kerry Luft of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation to explain how Saskatchewan is restricting American hunters with new regulations, plus the latest on the stalled Farm Bill.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8063254/The_Great_Outdoors_03_29_26_2026-03-27-201454.128.mp3
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the upcoming IMAX documentary America The Beautiful, celebrating the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, featuring narration by Kelsey Grammer, along with a tribute to Orion Samuelson, a man Charlie was lucky to have known.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8049162/The_Great_Outdoors_03_22_26_2026-03-20-215102.128.mp3Remembering Orion SamuelsonRecent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains why songbirds are declining while some invasive species continue to thrive, and how a Michigan effort highlights the importance of active wildlife management.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8034473/The_Great_Outdoors_03_15_26_2026-03-14-151313.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses plastics and their legacy environmental costs, whether paper products could help clean up our environment, and why it’s the heart of sports show season.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8017436/The_Great_Outdoors_03_08_26_2026-03-06-213836.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explores why local villagers support hunting and what proposed Endangered Species Act reforms could mean for conservation.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8001332/The_Great_Outdoors_03_01_26_2026-02-27-173132.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter questions whether hunting can help save elephants, rhinos, and Africa’s iconic big game. Plus, a look at the battle over mining in the Boundary Waters.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7987972/The_Great_Outdoors_02_22_26_2026-02-20-185312.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter reflects on Eddie Bauer’s closing, marking the end of an era, and asks whether the NRA can find its relevance again.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7976951/The_Great_Outdoors_02_15_26_2026-02-14-153751.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains how the Federal Duck Stamp winner broke his own record and why deer hunter numbers nationwide are down more than 35% from 40 years ago.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7961849/The_Great_Outdoors_02_08_26_2026-02-06-190249.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains why a proposed Oregon ballot measure is raising alarms among conservationists, as well as a closer look at polar bear populations and why recent data shows they’re thriving, despite years of dire predictions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7947519/The_Great_Outdoors_02_01_26_2026-01-31-192819.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter breaks down why large-scale biofuel projects using Midwest grasslands and prairies failed to gain traction—and why those ideas might still work for our forests. Plus, an update on wolves out West.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7933193/The_Great_Outdoors_01_25_26_2026-01-24-175533.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter welcomes Kerry Luft of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation to explain why efforts to halt flooding corn fields for Louisiana waterfowl lack scientific backing and may threaten bird populations. Plus, a look at the future of hunter recruitment.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7918735/The_Great_Outdoors_01_18_26_2026-01-15-200135.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter dives into the damage threatening Venezuela’s wetlands, updates us on the ECO Hunting Alliance’s forest restoration efforts amid rising deer populations, and explores a surprising “fish disco” off the coast of Great Britain.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7904703/The_Great_Outdoors_01_11_26_2026-01-08-191403.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how the construction of wind farms is being put on hold across the U.S., as well as the disturbing effect of bird flu on the snow geese population.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7887789/The_Great_Outdoors_01_03_26_2026-01-03-195129.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter reflects on the 2025 Farmer’s Almanac. Plus Charlie talks about the needed partnership between agriculture and conservation.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7876829/7876829_2025-12-28-063329.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares details surrounding the billion dollar Christmas present the Everglades are set to receive. Plus Charlie talks about the loss of bird habitat in the Mississippi Delta.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7869362/7869362_2025-12-20-231602.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares why traveling with a puppy can be a messy affair and how poachers’ snares in Africa are devastating wildlife.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7856369/The_Great_Outdoors_12_14_25_2025-12-12-195609.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the story of how Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones called in the ducks, plus Florida bear hunters are being paid not to hunt.
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On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the story of when “Ma shot a duck” while on air with Spike O’Dell, and the many reasons why kids need nature.
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On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the best dog show he has ever seen, as well as an EPA ruling on wetlands.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7780652/The_Great_Outdoors_10_26_25_2025-10-24-212852.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterBird migration begins, wetlands face threats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Key wetlands easement laws under threat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}California condor recovery, Canadian conservation debate.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
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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.
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On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares a father/son wilderness adventure in northern Manitoba.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation’s Kerry Luft as he talks about the need for conservation to be nonpartisan. They also share examples of federal wetlands programs that are working for all of us.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how Governor Ron DeSantis is leading the way to save “America’s Marsh” as the Everglades are starved of water. Plus, he shares his concerns on how off-road vehicles are trashing the American West.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the need to save the Everglades wetlands ecosystem, along with the population growth in Florida, and elimination of environmental regulations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7356918/7356918_2025-04-05-183318.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7346535/7346535_2025-03-29-161535.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7334344/7334344_2025-03-22-145144.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7324481/7324481_2025-03-15-145821.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7311208/7311208_2025-03-06-212808.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7299276/7299276_2025-02-26-200816.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7290919/7290919_2025-02-20-215519.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7284462/7284462_2025-02-15-193602.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7269604/7269604_2025-02-08-165404.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7208239/7208239_2025-01-30-202139.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7168025/7168025_2025-01-24-234625.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7150491/7150491_2025-01-15-194731.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7145128/7145128_2025-01-11-000728.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7135583/7135583_2025-01-04-153923.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7128848/7128848_2024-12-28-200148.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7119932/7119932_2024-12-19-012232.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7112377/7112377_2024-12-14-164917.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7101541/7101541_2024-12-07-155441.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter gives a few more thanks including staying safe while deer movement is at its peak. Plus, what does the new Secretary of Agriculture nomination mean for conservation?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7086983/7086983_2024-11-25-180023.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter gives thanks this Thanksgiving by sharing memories along with the annual moving day for birds during their fall migration. He also shares the future of sage grouse in the West.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7084541/7084541_2024-11-22-174841.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the nomination of Governor Doug Burgum for Secretary of the Interior and how he could be one of the best in history to helm the position. Plus, the fishing guide business is booming and this creates challenges.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7075790/7075790_2024-11-16-191530.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses what the election results mean for conservation and natural resource management as well as the remarkable results seen in the waterways after a recent dam removal on the Klamath River.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7065521/7065521_2024-11-08-204921.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks with Brit Hume, Chief Political Analyst for Fox News, about the missing conversation on conservation in the recent election campaigns.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019529/7019529_2024-11-02-163529.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by James Beard Award-winning chef Hank Shaw and Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, as they share stories and outstanding ways to prepare game and fish.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7007097/7007097_2024-10-25-224737.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about how American outfitters are changing the Canadian prairie experience that has been long enjoyed.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6997397/6997397_2024-10-19-223537.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by expert Howard Jones to discuss the vast tracts of timberland that are being lost on the Mississippi River.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6942079/6942079_2024-10-12-143819.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter questions whether the continuing removal of dams will affect the environment and shares the pushback towards Greenpeace.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6785320/6785320_2024-10-04-200820.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSalmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Going beyond the end of the road.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Efficiencies and local control driving conservation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Aim is for more effective federal funding.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter continues to share his time in Alaska by explaining the environment’s king salmon collapse, and you’ll fall for his steelhead story!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6602567/6602567_2024-09-25-200807.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterAlaska’s stunning beauty and the steelhead plunge.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Southeast Alaska in all its glory and mystique.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Saving the native prairie that is left.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Are dove populations in decline?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Covering the globe on Labor Day Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the wonders of Southeast Alaska and paints a picture for listeners of “The Last Frontier” in the United States.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6481868/6481868_2024-09-19-215808.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSoutheast Alaska in all its glory and mystique.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Saving the native prairie that is left.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Are dove populations in decline?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Covering the globe on Labor Day Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A blue moon over the Atlantic.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the need to save the native prairie that remains and how botulism is affecting a good portion of the bird population.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6426346/6426346_2024-09-14-144546.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSoutheast Alaska in all its glory and mystique.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Saving the native prairie that is left.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Are dove populations in decline?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Covering the globe on Labor Day Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A blue moon over the Atlantic.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter questions whether dove populations are in decline. And United States hunters are likely to face more restrictions in Canada, but are outfitters the problem for access?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6359371/6359371_2024-09-07-145611.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSoutheast Alaska in all its glory and mystique.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Saving the native prairie that is left.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Are dove populations in decline?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Covering the globe on Labor Day Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A blue moon over the Atlantic.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is covering the globe on this Labor Day Weekend. Plus, he shares a giant gift to the National Parks and some concerns about the air quality from forest fires.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6171832/6171832_2024-08-31-182732.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSoutheast Alaska in all its glory and mystique.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Saving the native prairie that is left.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Are dove populations in decline?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Covering the globe on Labor Day Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A blue moon over the Atlantic.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the proliferation of tuna boats on the North Atlantic Ocean, as well as more ballot box biology on the horizon.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5981374/5981374_2024-08-24-160414.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSoutheast Alaska in all its glory and mystique.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Saving the native prairie that is left.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Are dove populations in decline?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Covering the globe on Labor Day Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A blue moon over the Atlantic.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the movement of lobsters, striped bass, and bluefish off the coast of Maine, and the comprehensive review launched by Idaho to determine how technology can be used when hunting to ensure “fair chase.”
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5854782/5854782_2024-08-17-162322.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterLobsters, striped bass, bluefish – all on the move in Maine.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Dams – what did they really cost us?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Saskatchewan considers restrictions on hunters.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rain finally returns…is it too late for this year?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Straight Shooting for Hunters’ is a bird hunting must.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the effect dams have had on the environment and what they have cost the landscape, and birds are already starting to head south.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5676970/5676970_2024-08-10-151510.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterDams – what did they really cost us?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Saskatchewan considers restrictions on hunters.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rain finally returns…is it too late for this year?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Straight Shooting for Hunters’ is a bird hunting must.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Colorado sinks to new low in ballot box biology.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the Saskatchewan consideration to restrict American hunters and guides on their land. Plus, there are possibly more polar bear numbers than ever, and an absolute stunner in this year’s Olympic trap shooting.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5502110/5502110_2024-08-03-165710.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSaskatchewan considers restrictions on hunters.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rain finally returns…is it too late for this year?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Straight Shooting for Hunters’ is a bird hunting must.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Colorado sinks to new low in ballot box biology.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Naming birds after people is not what nature needs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the rain that has finally returned to the prairie breeding grounds – is it too late for this year? Plus, a new transaction tax for the federal duck stamp breaks a long time agreement.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5348959/5348959_2024-07-18-152159.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSaskatchewan considers restrictions on hunters.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rain finally returns…is it too late for this year?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Straight Shooting for Hunters’ is a bird hunting must.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Colorado sinks to new low in ballot box biology.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Naming birds after people is not what nature needs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Kerry Luft and discusses a new book about to be released, “Straight shooting for Hunters,” a must for those who enjoy bird hunting. Plus, Will Primos shares his values in building a business that transformed the sporting world.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5348498/5348498_2024-07-18-141538.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSaskatchewan considers restrictions on hunters.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rain finally returns…is it too late for this year?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Straight Shooting for Hunters’ is a bird hunting must.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Colorado sinks to new low in ballot box biology.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Naming birds after people is not what nature needs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns on Colorado’s declining environmental trajectory by allowing ballot box biology. Plus, a continued conversation on why law enforcement officers should be issuing warnings instead of tickets when recreating.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5302599/5302599_2024-07-12-185839.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterColorado sinks to new low in ballot box biology.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Naming birds after people is not what nature needs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Colorado turns to ‘ballot box biology’ once again.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Palatine stable and the effort to keep it open.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Enjoying the great outdoors of Normandy.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter tells us why naming birds after people is not what conservation needs, as well as his two cents on whether law-enforcement for recreational boating needs lessons in customer relations.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5274559/5274559_2024-07-05-184059.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterNaming birds after people is not what nature needs now.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Colorado turns to ‘ballot box biology’ once again.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Palatine stable and the effort to keep it open.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Enjoying the great outdoors of Normandy.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Utah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns on “ballot box biology” in Colorado and how it is shifting species management into the hands of politicians. He also gives an update on the incredible amount of feedback in support of keeping the stables in Palatine, IL.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249117/5249117_2024-06-28-172017.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterColorado turns to ‘ballot box biology’ once again.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Palatine stable and the effort to keep it open.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Enjoying the great outdoors of Normandy.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Utah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Banding falcon chicks in Bavaria, Germany.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the public outcry to keep the stables open in Palatine, IL as well as the “Sage Brush” rebellion brewing in the northwest.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5216755/5216755_2024-06-22-185655.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterPalatine stable and the effort to keep it open.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Enjoying the great outdoors of Normandy.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Utah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Banding falcon chicks in Bavaria, Germany.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}National wildlife refuges losing management ability.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter continues sharing the awe of modern-day Normandy, France, and its many outdoor options you can experience.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5138058/5138058_2024-06-14-192258.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterEnjoying the great outdoors of Normandy.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Utah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Banding falcon chicks in Bavaria, Germany.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}National wildlife refuges losing management ability.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Taking politics out of Illinois wildlife management.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter reports from Utah Beach for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day to share his connection to those who saved the free world in Normandy, France.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068086/5068086_2024-06-07-224526.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterUtah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Banding falcon chicks in Bavaria, Germany.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}National wildlife refuges losing management ability.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Taking politics out of Illinois wildlife management.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Illinois weakens oversight of Department of Natural Resources.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter joins you from Bavaria, Germany and talks with Anthony Hammond about banding young falcons, as well as the remarkable story of a cross-continental bird trip.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4868449/4868449_2024-05-29-193149.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterUtah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Banding falcon chicks in Bavaria, Germany.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}National wildlife refuges losing management ability.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Taking politics out of Illinois wildlife management.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Illinois weakens oversight of Department of Natural Resources.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the concerns of U.S. wildlife refuges losing their ability to be managed along with a legal change in Tennessee that prevents game warden’s access to private land without a warrant.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4859634/4859634_2024-05-14-213934.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterUtah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Banding falcon chicks in Bavaria, Germany.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}National wildlife refuges losing management ability.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Taking politics out of Illinois wildlife management.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Illinois weakens oversight of Department of Natural Resources.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the difficulty Illinois is having with it’s wildlife management due to politics. And, he talks with Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, about the progress of the farm bill.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4859625/4859625_2024-05-14-202425.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterTaking politics out of Illinois wildlife management.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Illinois weakens oversight of Department of Natural Resources.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Johnny Morris built a business out of his passion.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Feral cats wreaking havoc in Australia.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Solar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses his concerns on the new oversight of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the untraditional usages of sage grouse.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4858030/4858030_2024-05-11-170730.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterIllinois weakens oversight of Department of Natural Resources.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Johnny Morris built a business out of his passion.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Feral cats wreaking havoc in Australia.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Solar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares Bass Pro Shop founder and Lead Outfitter Johnny Morris and his passion for American conservation. He also brings to the light, the concerns of plastic in the Great Lakes.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4817674/4817674_2024-05-03-235714.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterJohnny Morris built a business out of his passion.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Feral cats wreaking havoc in Australia.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Solar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the increased pressure the Bureau of Land Management is under on policies in the western United States, plus the concerns over feral cats and what they are doing to the ecosystem in Australia.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4729943/4729943_2024-04-27-190843.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterFeral cats wreaking havoc in Australia.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Solar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the effects solar power farms will have on the environment and the remarkable information being learned about bird migrations.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4663769/4663769_2024-04-20-141609.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the Bureau of Land Management’s plans to add solar farms to public lands, as well as the strides the state of Arkansas is taking in waterfowl conservation.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4622103/4622103_2024-04-12-205303.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares why seeing the eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature and how the state of Vermont is considering abandoning long-held wildlife management principles.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4592071/4592071_2024-04-04-213311.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter tells a tall tale about Chicago’s massive wind farm on Lake Michigan, and some revealing information on the return of bird flu.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4585165/4585165_2024-03-29-165605.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter questions the rising sea levels and why so many people are moving to U.S. coastlines, as well as wind farms raising alarms across America’s landscape.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4538714/4538714_2024-03-23-140914.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his epic adventure to Greenland, a peek into its future, and an amazing tale of hunting king eider.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4505833/4505833_2024-03-15-224433.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns for Illinois conservation with the need for stronger visionaries on conservation boards and commissions, as well as the change in plastic bag usage in California.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4502378/4502378_2024-03-05-204018.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the once-great outdoor shows fading into a bygone era as well as the “Old Farmer’s Almanac” no longer giving an accurate seasonal forecast.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4501543/4501543_2024-03-02-195243.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the newly released book “Coyotes Among Us,” with its author Dr. Stan Gert. This spellbinding book will thrill you with its stories and photographs!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4499125/4499125_2024-02-23-190925.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter breaks down the recent uproar that Manitoba, Canada has created for hunters as well as the recent HEN Act currently up for legislation in Congress.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4497089/4497089_2024-02-17-181729.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter continues to honor conservation leader and longtime Illinois DNR director Brent Manning by sharing his contributions that went nationwide. Later, Charlie shares an incredible story while hunting chukars.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4492840/4492840_2024-02-08-215740.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, to honor conservation leader and longtime Illinois DNR director Brent Manning and the great deeds he’s done for conservation in the state of Illinois.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4485840/4485840_2024-01-31-221540.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns on how ATV’s and other off-road vehicles are affecting the country’s landscapes, as well as the start of a new era for conservation with the removal of dams.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4484023/4484023_2024-01-25-213823.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the strange change in migration this year for birds and how predators are adapting to humans and hunting.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4481751/4481751_2024-01-19-222551.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Forbes writer Chris Dorsey to talk about the future of the National Rifle Association as well as the changes in political support when it comes to conservation interests. You can read Chris’s article on the fate of the NRA here.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4479668/4479668_2024-01-12-214908.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks with Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, about the new era of leaders in conservation as the current generation phases out.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4476598/4476598_2024-01-06-155238.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about what to hope for in conservation during 2024 including R3, recruit retain and reactivate, as well as sharing Jim Scheer’s efforts for water fowl in Illinois.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474428/4474428_2023-12-29-011828.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the many things that could improve the world of conversation in 2024, starting with civility. Happy holidays!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4472016/4472016_2023-12-19-215016.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the dangers of feral cats on the environment, a new perspective on wildlife corridor crossings, and a story with gigantic proportions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4471029/4471029_2023-12-15-200729.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the return of the grizzly bear population and the possibility of them coming off the endangered species list. He also dives into the latest on obtaining federal duck stamps.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4468911/4468911_2023-12-08-232711.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about his experience returning to Costa Rica after 20 years and how North American tourists have affected the outdoor experience there, including an inflated sport fishing industry.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4466234/4466234_2023-11-30-212134.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the Great Salt Lake in Utah and the problems it’s having that could effect us all. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses the Colorado River and why we need to stop taking so much water from it.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4460692/4460692_2023-11-17-222132.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the Federal Bureau of Land Management, responsible for managing 240 acres, and how it’s current changes could lead to a second Sagebrush Rebellion in the American West. Plus, there is good news on the horizon for conservation education.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4455913/4455913_2023-11-10-191513.128.mp3Recent PostsThe Great Outdoors with Charlie PotterSolar power and amazing bird migrations.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The opposition to public lands solar farm plans.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}April Fools with Chicago’s wind farm project.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rising sea levels and wind farms raising alarms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks with Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, and questions how many hunters are there? Data is conflicting and confusing. Plus, a new book on coyotes promises to reveal many secrets about this now urban animal.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concern over the Chicago Audubon Society, and other Audubon chapters, dropping the Audubon name from the organization. Will this set a trend of removing iconic conservation names from American history? Charlie also discusses what the future holds for coyotes in urban areas.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns over the current drought and how it effects bird migrations as well as the decreasing hunting numbers while the pressure on them increases.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the possibility that a study reveals there actually might be too many honey bees and a walk in the north woods of Minnesota is magical.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his beautiful experience of fall in Alberta despite a few unpleasantries, along with the concerns coming from invasive mussels in the Pacific Northwest.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his thoughts on the prairie wetlands of Saskatchewan in the fall, as well as the raised concerns of bird migrations hindered by buildings and wind farms.
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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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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.
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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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 season begins on September 1st and how this season is a social event in the hunting community.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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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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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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 is just around the corner.
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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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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie shares the tranquility he experienced while spending time on an secret island that is still run by nature. Later he breaks down when and why it’s a good time to clean out your freezer of last year’s harvest.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie discusses how civility in our conversation on the environment is important and much needed in our society. Later he gives us an inside look at The Big Island of Hawaii and how your surroundings can really affect your mood in a positive way.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie discusses how the federal duck stamps will potentially go electronic. Later he addresses the disputes over whether or not the water will heat up.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie discusses how Tulare Lake has temporarily risen after about 100 years of being at the Central Valley floor.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about his own personal journey to Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Later he addresses the increase in the amount of mountain lions.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter, talks about Spring’s arrival to the lower Mississippi. He later addresses the peril to Africa’s wildlife due to UK actions.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Gary Hopper to discuss how the Manitoba government is enacting unpopular hunting laws targeting Americans. He asks whether or not residents will be able to stop it from happening.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how flower seed that were buried for 30,000 years are blooming in labs. Later, he talks about how the nitrogen in our rivers is going to court.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie discusses the reactions to a Dennis Anderson article regarding Manitoba limiting American hunters. Later, he addresses the new restrictions shed hunters are facing.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the advances in wind and solar energy and ways we can preserve America’s natural beauty. Later, he discusses the ranchers’ voices in regards to the Bureau of Land Management.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the renewed hope for the Louisiana marshes. Later, Charlie spends time talking about protecting rural America’s property rights.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how the Illinois Duck Stamp benefits more than just ducks and water in the West. Later, he addresses how we are approaching an ethical dilemma.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how the show has recently been traveling to more friendly states. Later, he addresses how mountain lions are a growing concern.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the new Illinois Director of Natural Resources and the big opportunity surrounding her. Later he discusses what it’s like to hunt the most physically challenging game bird in North America.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter discusses the various upcoming opportunities to participate in conservation.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, did not go about reappointing the Director of the Department of Natural Resources. Later, Charlie addresses the benefits of flooding.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, leader of outdoor television Chris Dorsey joins Charlie Potter to talk about his like making television shows as well as how to bring conservation into mainstream media.
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On this first day of the New Year, Charlie Potter talks about firsts in the outdoors with both kids and dogs. Later he highlights the joy of reliving how it was when we were kids.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host, Charlie Potter discusses his time playing pond hockey during the holiday season as a kid. Later, he addresses how computers have been crashing as hunters overload the system.
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Charlie Potter is joined by Mississippi River Levee Board Member Hank Burdine to discuss how life on the Mississippi River is at a record low. Later, the addressed the artifacts found dating back tens of thousands of years.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter discusses his 40th year documenting the migration of birds from Manitoba to the Gulf of Mexico.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter discusses the miracle of bringing a certain bird species back from the brink of extinction. Later Charlie highlights what we have to be thankful for during this holiday season.
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter talks about the Alaska Pipeline and the changes that occurred since it’s creation nearly 50 years ago. After, he discusses the wildlife society’s undermining of professional wildlife management.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter discusses how the Grand Passage is in full flight. Later, Charlie addresses whether or not a new Congress will ring in changes for conservation and agriculture policy.
On this airing The Great Outdoors, host, Charlie Potter, discusses the governor of Utah and Ducks Unlimited’s announcement regarding the Great Salt Lake. Later, he addresses events at the Delta Marsh 40 years ago today.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter discusses shore birds in the state of California. Later, he talks about different birds located in The Cumberland House in northern Saskatchewan.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter discusses the infrastructural decay happening at some of the most beautiful landscapes with Chicago being no exception. Later, he addresses the loss that occurred in South Dakota’s wetlands.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host, Charlie Potter is joined by the Executive Vice President at the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation to discuss whether or not 20 gauge shotguns are quieter and a better conservation gun for waterfowl than 12 gauge shotguns. They then addressed a new study showing that 20 gauge shotguns, […]
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host, Charlie Potter, discussed the start of the autumnal season and the hunting regulations in Manitoba. Later, Charlie highlighted the new unwelcome inhabitants in Illinois.
In this airing of The Great Outdoors, host, Charlie Potter, discussed the lottery system proposed in Manitoba regarding America waterfowl hunters. Later he addressed the death of extreme mountaineering icon, Hilaree Nelson.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie was joined by Executive Vice President at Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, Kerry Luft, to consider whether corporate America values investing in conservation as being good business. Later, they take an early look at the 2023 Farm Bill.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discussed how the USDA reversed its ban on the importation of birds. Later, he addressed whether or not our national forests can be saved the from the devastation of fire.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter discusses a journey that was 40 years in the making. Later, he addresses the USDA’s decision on bird flu.
Founder and CEO of Silencer Central, Brandon Maddox, joins Charlie Potter on today’s airing of The Great Outdoors to discuss how shotgun and rifle noise suppressors are the future of hunting waterfowl and deer in urban areas.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discussed how the pintail duck populations have fallen to record lows according to breeding ground surveys. Later, he talked about the dove season ushering in the beginning of fall.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host, Charlie Potter talks about how Maine lobsters are moving north slowly, but surely. Later, Charlie discusses how falcons are being used to help control sea gulls and pigeons.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how kitty litter has been a great invention in saving birds. Later, he addresses how a new California law crushed youth shooting sports competitions.
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter spoke on how we cannot afford the consequences of having the Conservation Reserve Program diminished as well as the smaller salmon across the Pacific Northwest.
On today’s airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie discusses the poor wildlife management decisions happening in Canada as well as the flooding that’s been hurting the wildlife.
Lake Pepin on the Mississippi, a paradise then, and one today. Plus, Lake Michigan, will it rise dramatically in the future?
In this airing of “The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter,” Charlie discussed the COVID-19 precautions he had to take before going to Canada, water, and the future of migratory bird corridors in the West.
Charlie discussed his and his daughter’s post-graduation trip to Vancouver Island and why you should spend some time with your family and go off the grid for little while to get in tune with nature.
Elephants do not have the same rights as humans, why this had to go to court to be decided, and the possible future for flood plain lands.
Meet one of the greatest clay target shooters in the world, learn about his passions and his new book on becoming a better shot.
Funding for wildlife takes a big step forward and the move to lighter gauge shotguns for waterfowl. Is it the right thing?
Your very rural farm house is surrounded with flashlights at 3am and you are alone, what do you do? Plus, where are game birds going to come from?
Why high energy prices are very bad for wildlife, open space ballot initiatives, and a bit of history on drought in the west.
Ray Scott, the founder of tournament fishing, is honored and a story of ravens and magpies reminds us of survival of the fittest.
A major IMAX film has been released that can change the world for conservation. Plus, what high energy prices, especially diesel, may mean for wildlife management.
Geese have adapted to changing habitats and are thriving. Later, new challenges for managing timber lands in the south.
A newly named conservation group will be important to hunting’s future and what to expect for nesting birds this year.
The top conservation priorities with Congress in session and a story from the California coast.
Conservation easements are being threatened by interests which undermines private property rights and commitments already made. Plus, where are the turkeys?
New strain of avian bird flu – what might happen to game farms and wild birds, plus is the ivory-billed woodpecker extinct after all?
Will Congress destroy one of the most successful land and water conservation programs in history? And forest management is finally getting attention it needs.
Birds nesting earlier? What does this mean for their success and possible ways to sequester carbon – what might be possible?
Frogs booming in the Carolinas advance the sounds of summer and what is going on with wild turkey populations? Plus: mapping of public lands!
Lawsuits aim to deny access to National Wildlife Refuges and how will outdoor recreation fare this summer as gas prices soar?
The wonders of cranes and their northward flight – Can the federal crop insurance program be changed to benefit conservation and a big lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers looms.
Will the EPA’s wings be clipped and reminiscing about the sports shows that once filled convention centers.
On this week in The Great Outdoors, poorly conceived bans on the importation of wildlife will have dire consequences and what is Colorado thinking with their ballot box biology?
With a new Supreme Court seat soon to be vacant, what does this mean for the future of conservation and the future of the Illinois Department of natural resources conservation board? Kerry Luft joins Charlie Potter on another episode of The Great Outdoors
This week it’s all about respecting conservation laws from the top down as well as the crows in California.
A winter’s afternoon walk and the peril of groups that litigate wildlife management – do they have any liability?
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie touches on Dr. Lester Fisher and his great legacy and the increasing population of mountain lions bad news for big game animals
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter gives us all types of information on the Yellowstone National Park and bison management and the challenges confronting the effort to recruit more hunters.
This week on the Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie talks about butterflies, trees, technology, and public lands. How do they connect? Listen to find out!
Massive Yazoo pumps project shut down once more and hopefully this time for good. Plus, win for birds on oil spill policy reversal.
This week on the Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie gives us a wonderful story about friendship in a duck blind and the struggle of a vanishing marshland. All this and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie poses a question about a potential issue to conservation. Will huge amounts of taxpayer money solve long-standing conservation issues?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie gives us the details on the seasonal change, which brings on The Gand Passage. In the second half of the show, Charlie explains what is going on with turkeys this season.
The real danger to songbirds? CATS! Feral cats are destroying birds at a horrific rate. In the second half of the show, Charlie talks about the manic of dawn when the king of ducks arrive.
Can the NRA remain a leading organization to advance the cause of shooting sports and the rights of sportsmen and women?
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie spends a little bit of time talking about the majestic time of year that is Fall. With the leaves changing colors and the weather cooling down, we should all take this time to appreciate all that mother nature has to offer. In part two of the show, Charlie […]
This week on the Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter gives us a grave message about the Ivory Bill Woodpecker and the impact that it will have on the ecosystem.
Back from his week in the Alaskan wilderness, Charlie Potter gives us an exciting tale about his time out in The Great Outdoors.
Charlie Potter is back but this time calling in from one of the better remote locations, Alaska. Charlie is preparing for a week-long trip to go off the grid along the Bering Sea.
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie gives us some statistics on the planat’s climate and what role China has when it comes to the production and reduction of pollution and emissions as a developing country.
If only we had more great conservation leaders. Kerry Luft joins Charlie to reminisce about an old friend and conservation leader and the influence and change he has brought over the years. After the break, Charlie and Kerry talk about the vital importance of the wetlands and their role in our ecosystem.
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie tells us about the new duck stamp ruling and how to keep your furry hunting companion safe this season.
This week on the great outdoors Charlie Potter on location off the coast of Maine battens down the hatches as a potential hurricane may be coming his way.
Charlie calls in from the remote ports of Maine and tells us all about what is going on with the fish out there. After the break we take a trip through history to talk about European flooding today and how it affects us. This and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
Where are we going to put the increase in hunters that states are seeking? Also, plastics are a growing concern in the Great Lakes a study shows that a high percentage of beer that is brewed from The Great Lakes contains plastic fibers! Find out more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie advocates for a lawyer and a national awakening to help prevent the destruction of the American West!
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie gives a great little story about our friends the fireflies. This and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie tells us all about the severe drought that has been affecting the fish and wildlife across the country! This and more on The Great Outdoors.
This week on The Great Outdoors Charlie Potter is joined by Kerry Luft. Together they talk about “what is fair when it comes to technology and hunting?” All this and more on The Great Outdoors.
A drought grips the prairie breeding grounds, the lake levels are falling, and Charlie tells us about the rebranding of Asian Carp. All this and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains why the Keystone pipeline needs to move forward and the importance of pipelines.
This week on the Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, The Army Corps of Engineers proposes to build a 20-foot wall around the coast of Miami to prevent flooding and rising tides. Also, Charlie tells us all about new ways some states have come up with to entice younger hunters. All this and more on The […]
Proposed increase in Canada goose daily limit draws questions from hunters this week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
This week Charlie Potter talks to us about the vanishing Louisiana marsh and the rising waters of the Mississippi river.
Charlie and Kerry Luft discuss the biggest conservation idea in decades – “30% conserved by 2030” this week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter
Time could be a core factor in the decline of hunting and fishing interest and participation. Kerry Luft joins Charlie Potter on The Great Outdoors.
Charlie informs us of what a visionary infrastructure bill in Congress could do for conservation and flood control. All this and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the problems with recruiting more hunters and how that is at odds with the shrinking habitat base and the loss of quality opportunity.
Why would Navy Pier close the world-class IMAX theatre, and what is up with Stripers Forever watching catch and release for only 10 years? This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
Your host Charlie Potter talks with Dan Wagner about the importance of the future of land conservation and agriculture, keeping the 1031 land exchange in place, all this and more on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter.
This morning Charlie Potter credits ducks with advancing great lakes conservation. Also Charlie talks about the impact feral cats have on the environment. All that and more on The Great Outdoors.
This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie tells us about the terrible shape that the lakefront is in. Also, the amazing sandhill cranes that herald the arrival of spring!
Charlie interviews Orion Samuelson and the reminisces about the Chicago stockyards and looks to the future of agriculture and conservation, here on The Great Outdoors.
Winter weather, wildlife, and walking on Chicago’s lakefront, join Charlie Potter on The Great Outdoors.
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This week Lynn Tjeerdsma joins Charlie to talk about conservation and the importance of farmers.
Guest Brent Manning, the former director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, joins Charlie on the show this week to “just have some fun” with stories from their friendship brought about by the great outdoors.
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This week Charlie gives us a wonderful story about birds of prey and how they hunt. Also new rules, regulations, and some opinions on owning a firearms card in Illinois.
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Join Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Guest Kerry Luft joins host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Guest Kerry Luft joins host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors. This week, Charlie welcomes Chicago native Roger German who now serves as the president and CEO of the Florida Aquarium in Tampa.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors. This week, Charlie reflects on missing the beginning of fishing season and the great years of fishing past.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors. This week, Charlie tackles the “shelter-in-place” orders issued by multiple states and their effect on the outdoors community.
Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
This week, Charlie tackles the government funding of wildlife programs in the U.S. and how to use outdoor excursions to give yourself a break from COVID fears.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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Join host Charlie Potter for your weekly news and interviews related to the environment, nature and the great outdoors.
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