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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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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 […]
14 June 2026
Cleaner Everglades and more access to public lands
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 […]
07 June 2026
The big difference between conservation and environmental groups
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.
31 May 2026
Remembering ‘Mr. B’ and getting kids outdoors
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.