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Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter
Outdoor
English
Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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23 August 2026
Wetlands rule draws opposition as reservoirs drop
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, proposed changes affecting small wetlands face unprecedented, unified opposition. Plus, the largest reservoirs in the American West fall to record-low levels.
16 August 2026
Great White Sharks in the Gulf of Maine and fires in the American West
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie explores the Gulf of Maine and its growing population of great white sharks, and the wildfires raging across the American West.
09 August 2026
Bird migration begins, wetlands face threats
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.
02 August 2026
Key wetlands easement laws under threat
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, key wetlands easement laws face growing threats, and the lasting impact of wildfires on wildlife.
26 July 2026
The perks of virtual fencing for wildlife
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.
19 July 2026
Why Canada can’t stop the fires and a look at Yellowstone National Park
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.
12 July 2026
California condor recovery and Canadian conservation debate
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.
05 July 2026
Celebrating 250 years of America’s great outdoors
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.
28 June 2026
Majestic Redwoods, Muir Woods, and the story of Labrador Retrievers
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.
21 June 2026
Robin Hood’s legendary tree and sharpening outdoor vision
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 […]