Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter https://wgnradio.com en-US (c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago Sun, 03 May 2026 13:55:26 +0000 hourly 1 wgnradio.com no Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago WGN - The Great Outdoors Podcast Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago dmarzullo@wgnradio.comwgnradio.com Exuma Islands strained by tourism and Chicago’s Water Week Exuma Islands strained by tourism and Chicago’s Water Week 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881407 Sun, 03 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Great Salt Lake draws global attention Great Salt Lake draws global attention 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2869581 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Everglades conservation milestone nears completion Everglades conservation milestone nears completion 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2868604 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Sand County Foundation leads the way in helping save grasslands Sand County Foundation leads the way in helping save grasslands 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2862359 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Farm Bill controversy hits hunting traditions as Western water crisis deepens Farm Bill controversy hits hunting traditions as Western water crisis deepens 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2856138 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Saskatchewan hunting restrictions and Farm Bill stalemate Saskatchewan hunting restrictions and Farm Bill stalemate 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://wgnradio.com/?p=2849747 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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. wgnradio.comThis 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. Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago America The Beautiful in IMAX and remembering Orion Samuelson America The Beautiful in IMAX and remembering Orion Samuelson 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. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2843737 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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. wgnradio.comThis 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. Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Songbird decline, invasive species, and the need for wildlife management Songbird decline, invasive species, and the need for wildlife management 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2836979 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Plastics, Paper, and Sports Show Season Plastics, Paper, and Sports Show Season 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2830113 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Why villagers want hunting and Endangered Species Act reforms Why villagers want hunting and Endangered Species Act reforms 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2823710 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explores why local villagers support hunting and what proposed Endangered Species Act reforms could mean for conservation.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Can hunting save elephants, rhinos and African big game? Can hunting save elephants, rhinos and African big game? 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2816973 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago End of an era for Eddie Bauer End of an era for Eddie Bauer 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2811279 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Federal duck stamp winner breaks his own record Federal duck stamp winner breaks his own record 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2805659 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Oregon proposed ballot measure is a disaster for wildlife management Oregon proposed ballot measure is a disaster for wildlife management 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2799054 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The biofuel bet that didn’t pay off The biofuel bet that didn’t pay off 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2791171 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comThis 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Calls to stop flooding corn fields could harm waterfowl Calls to stop flooding corn fields could harm waterfowl 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2786154 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Venezuela’s wetlands, ECO Hunting Alliance and a fish disco Venezuela’s wetlands, ECO Hunting Alliance and a fish disco 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2778803 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Wind farms put on hold and bird flu is rampant in snow geese Wind farms put on hold and bird flu is rampant in snow geese 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2776573 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:15:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The Farmer’s Almanac: A year in retrospective The Farmer’s Almanac: A year in retrospective 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2773097 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Everglades to receive billion dollar Christmas present Everglades to receive billion dollar Christmas present 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2769683 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Traveling with a puppy can be a messy affair Traveling with a puppy can be a messy affair 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.  

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2759871 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.  wgnradio.comOn 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.  Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones call in the ducks Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones call in the ducks 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2751665 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The day ‘Ma shot a duck’ on air with Spike O’Dell and kids need nature  The day ‘Ma shot a duck’ on air with Spike O’Dell and kids need nature  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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2750119 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The best dog show I have ever seen The best dog show I have ever seen 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2745031 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Federal waterfowl refuges management is in steep decline Federal waterfowl refuges management is in steep decline 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2738343 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.  wgnradio.comOn 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.  Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Polar bear populations may not be in great peril Polar bear populations may not be in great peril 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2729213 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago A drive down memory lane: The treasured Illinois River Valley A drive down memory lane: The treasured Illinois River Valley 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2725456 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:25:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago IDNR proposed hunting regulations come under criticism IDNR proposed hunting regulations come under criticism 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?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2718758 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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?wgnradio.comOn 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?Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Regenerative grazing and its upcoming technology Regenerative grazing and its upcoming technology 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2711643 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Salmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim Salmon drive the ecosystem of the Pacific Rim 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2707351 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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. wgnradio.comOn 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. Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Going beyond the end of the road Going beyond the end of the road On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares a father/son wilderness adventure in northern Manitoba.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2699673 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares a father/son wilderness adventure in northern Manitoba.wgnradio.comOn this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares a father/son wilderness adventure in northern Manitoba.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO Ducks Unlimited Canada names new CEO 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2690646 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Efficiencies and local control are driving conservation at the federal level Efficiencies and local control are driving conservation at the federal level 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2685469 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Aim is for streamlined federal funding to be more effective Aim is for streamlined federal funding to be more effective 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2680412 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago A miracle is occurring on the lower Mississippi A miracle is occurring on the lower Mississippi 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2672317 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Time to take a child hunting plus honoring a hunter education leader Time to take a child hunting plus honoring a hunter education leader 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2665639 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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. wgnradio.comOn 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. Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The power of nature: A collapsing glacier and tidal wave plus a report from the coast of Maine The power of nature: A collapsing glacier and tidal wave plus a report from the coast of Maine 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2662439 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Technology and ethics compromising the spirit of fair chase Technology and ethics compromising the spirit of fair chase 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2654798 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.  wgnradio.comOn 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.  Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Alaska in all its splendor Alaska in all its splendor 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2651071 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter returns to share Alaska in all its splendor – fish, bears, whales, and a few tales.wgnradio.comOn this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter returns to share Alaska in all its splendor – fish, bears, whales, and a few tales.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Alaska cruise ships and the environment plus trying to fix the Yazoo Alaska cruise ships and the environment plus trying to fix the Yazoo 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2643076 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Drought widespread over bird breeding groups, plus why private lands are often better managed than public land Drought widespread over bird breeding groups, plus why private lands are often better managed than public land 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2638253 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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. wgnradio.comOn 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. Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago We cannot avoid talking about too many people using America’s great outdoors We cannot avoid talking about too many people using America’s great outdoors 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2628643 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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. wgnradio.comOn 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. Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The need to understand the changing dynamics of hunters and users of America’s public lands The need to understand the changing dynamics of hunters and users of America’s public lands 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2624757 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Congress hears the message: America’s public lands are not for sale Congress hears the message: America’s public lands are not for sale 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2617726 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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? wgnradio.comOn 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? Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Microplastics found in dolphins and the importance of bird banding programs Microplastics found in dolphins and the importance of bird banding programs 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2611192 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The largest grassland ecosystem in the world was ours and it is gone The largest grassland ecosystem in the world was ours and it is gone 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2603031 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Wildlife and fish prove adaptive if they have time plus selling off federal lands stirs debate Wildlife and fish prove adaptive if they have time plus selling off federal lands stirs debate 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2597034 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Being fair to those nominated for public service: USDA and Forest Service are targeted Being fair to those nominated for public service: USDA and Forest Service are targeted 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2589053 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago U.S. Forest Service acts to control fires and screwworms are advancing U.S. Forest Service acts to control fires and screwworms are advancing 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2583167 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Can AI forecast the weather faster and with greater accuracy? Can AI forecast the weather faster and with greater accuracy? 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2577076 Sun, 25 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Private forest lands are leading the way to sound management Private forest lands are leading the way to sound management 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2570324 Sun, 18 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Kerry Luft talks about the need for conservation to be nonpartisan and examples of federal wetlands programs that are working for all of us  Kerry Luft talks about the need for conservation to be nonpartisan and examples of federal wetlands programs that are working for all of us  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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2565695 Tue, 13 May 2025 17:43:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The Everglades are being starved of water – Governor DeSantis is leading the way to save ‘America’s Marsh’ The Everglades are being starved of water – Governor DeSantis is leading the way to save ‘America’s Marsh’ 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2555964 Sun, 04 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Saving the Everglades and the population growth of Florida Saving the Everglades and the population growth of Florida 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2548765 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The life of a conservation leader: Jim Scheer The life of a conservation leader: Jim Scheer 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2542035 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Illinois conservation board has been restructured away from hunting and fishing interests Illinois conservation board has been restructured away from hunting and fishing interests 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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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2529897 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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. wgnradio.comOn 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. Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Have states overreached in controlling access to federal lands? Have states overreached in controlling access to federal lands? 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2522562 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Chris Dorsey discusses the rapid rise in non-resident hunting fees  Chris Dorsey discusses the rapid rise in non-resident hunting fees  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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2515348 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Greenpeace loses lawsuit and must pay $660 million for violent acts Greenpeace loses lawsuit and must pay $660 million for violent acts 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2507981 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Public and private partnerships have driven conservation efforts  Public and private partnerships have driven conservation efforts  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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2500953 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Pausing funding for conservation impacts Great Salt Lake – plus sports shows the ending of an era? Pausing funding for conservation impacts Great Salt Lake – plus sports shows the ending of an era? 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2492229 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Snow geese and their amazing population increases over the years Snow geese and their amazing population increases over the years 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2484613 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Change at Departments of Agriculture and Interior is altering how they operate Change at Departments of Agriculture and Interior is altering how they operate 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2477483 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The low country of South Carolina – a birders paradise The low country of South Carolina – a birders paradise 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2472687 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Civility and respect for others will go a long way towards advancing conservation in America Civility and respect for others will go a long way towards advancing conservation in America 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2465238 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The Louisiana marsh a critical ecosystem and central to our economy continues to be at great peril The Louisiana marsh a critical ecosystem and central to our economy continues to be at great peril 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2455071 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Scotland and the future of bird hunting – what we can learn from it? Scotland and the future of bird hunting – what we can learn from it? 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2449278 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago California fires are devastating far beyond the loss of life and property California fires are devastating far beyond the loss of life and property 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2437937 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The success of private land management as opposed to public lands – why this is both a benefit and a looming problem The success of private land management as opposed to public lands – why this is both a benefit and a looming problem 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2434179 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago New York legislature takes aim at shooting preserves regardless of importance plus ‘Straight Shooting For Hunters’ now available on Amazon  New York legislature takes aim at shooting preserves regardless of importance plus ‘Straight Shooting For Hunters’ now available on Amazon  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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2426489 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Bird flu is now nationwide and impacting waterfowl populations, plus how the revolving chair of state conservation directors brings anew Bird flu is now nationwide and impacting waterfowl populations, plus how the revolving chair of state conservation directors brings anew 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2420236 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago How presidents use Antiquities Act and BLM authorizes controversial wind farm project plus our Christmas wish list  How presidents use Antiquities Act and BLM authorizes controversial wind farm project plus our Christmas wish list  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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2415494 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago NRA spends almost $200 million on legal fees and Alaska may get a road it does not want NRA spends almost $200 million on legal fees and Alaska may get a road it does not want 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2409234 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Fewer land owners means less land for recreation and deer harvest numbers are up this year Fewer land owners means less land for recreation and deer harvest numbers are up this year 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2402234 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Secretary of Agriculture nominated – what does it mean for conservation? Plus deer on the roads and we have much to be thankful for Secretary of Agriculture nominated – what does it mean for conservation? Plus deer on the roads and we have much to be thankful for 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?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2390196 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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?wgnradio.comOn 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?Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Moving day for birds plus the future of sage grouse Moving day for birds plus the future of sage grouse 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2387787 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Nomination of Governor Doug Burgum for Secretary of the Interior could be one of the best in history Nomination of Governor Doug Burgum for Secretary of the Interior could be one of the best in history 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2381169 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago A big win for conservation and management of natural resources had taken place plus dam removal results exceed projections A big win for conservation and management of natural resources had taken place plus dam removal results exceed projections 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2373950 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Brit Hume and Charlie Potter talk about conservation, agriculture, and what is at stake in the election on Tuesday Brit Hume and Charlie Potter talk about conservation, agriculture, and what is at stake in the election on Tuesday 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2366901 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago World famous James Beard Award winner Hank Shaw covers how to prepare game and fish and shares wonderful stories with Charlie Potter and Kerry Luft World famous James Beard Award winner Hank Shaw covers how to prepare game and fish and shares wonderful stories with Charlie Potter and Kerry Luft 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2359549 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Hiking for Huns and a few American outfitters are ruining the prairie Canada experience we have long known Hiking for Huns and a few American outfitters are ruining the prairie Canada experience we have long known 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2353444 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Vast tracts of timberland on the Mississippi are being lost. A catastrophe for wildlife, soils and commerce. What comes next? Vast tracts of timberland on the Mississippi are being lost. A catastrophe for wildlife, soils and commerce. What comes next? 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2346462 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The removal of dams – will the trend continue? Plus, it is long overdue – a company via pushes back against Greenpeace with litigation of its own The removal of dams – will the trend continue? Plus, it is long overdue – a company via pushes back against Greenpeace with litigation of its own 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2338728 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Alaska’s stunning beauty and king salmon collapse, plus taking the steelhead plunge Alaska’s stunning beauty and king salmon collapse, plus taking the steelhead plunge 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!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2327124 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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!wgnradio.comOn 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!Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Southeast Alaska in all its glory and mystique Southeast Alaska in all its glory and mystique 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2320829 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Saving the native prairie that is left plus botulism wreaks havoc on birds – can it be reduced? Saving the native prairie that is left plus botulism wreaks havoc on birds – can it be reduced? 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2314925 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Are dove populations in decline and U.S. hunters likely to face more restrictions in Canada? Are dove populations in decline and U.S. hunters likely to face more restrictions in Canada? 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?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2307212 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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?wgnradio.comOn 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?Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Covering the globe on this Labor Day Weekend plus a giant gift to the National Parks and air quality from forest fires Covering the globe on this Labor Day Weekend plus a giant gift to the National Parks and air quality from forest fires 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2300847 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago A blue moon over the Atlantic – tuna, stripers and a changing sea, plus, more ballot box biology is on the way A blue moon over the Atlantic – tuna, stripers and a changing sea, plus, more ballot box biology is on the way 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2294014 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Lobsters, striped bass, bluefish – all on the move in Maine, plus Idaho launches comprehensive review to determine how technology can be used when hunting to ensure ‘fair chase’ Lobsters, striped bass, bluefish – all on the move in Maine, plus Idaho launches comprehensive review to determine how technology can be used when hunting to ensure ‘fair chase’ 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.”

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2286533 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.”wgnradio.comOn 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.”Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Dams – what did they really cost us? Plus, birds are already starting their southward migration  Dams – what did they really cost us? Plus, birds are already starting their southward migration  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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2279088 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Saskatchewan considers restrictions on American hunters, there are now possibly more polar bears than ever, and a stunner in Olympic trap shooting  Saskatchewan considers restrictions on American hunters, there are now possibly more polar bears than ever, and a stunner in Olympic trap shooting  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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2271177 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Rains finally return to the prairie breeding grounds, and a new transaction tax for the federal duck stamp Rains finally return to the prairie breeding grounds, and a new transaction tax for the federal duck stamp 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2252845 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago ‘Straight Shooting for Hunters’ is a must for those who enjoy bird hunting, plus Will Primos talks about his business ‘Straight Shooting for Hunters’ is a must for those who enjoy bird hunting, plus Will Primos talks about his business 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2252835 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Colorado sinks to new low in allowing ballot box biology, plus can warnings and not tickets be written for first-time and accidental coast guard violations? Colorado sinks to new low in allowing ballot box biology, plus can warnings and not tickets be written for first-time and accidental coast guard violations? 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2245344 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Naming birds after people is not what nature needs now. Plus, recreational boating and law-enforcement. Do we need better customer relations? Naming birds after people is not what nature needs now. Plus, recreational boating and law-enforcement. Do we need better customer relations? 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2238249 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Colorado turns to ‘ballot box biology’ once again to undermine wildlife management, plus Palatine Stables gain further public support Colorado turns to ‘ballot box biology’ once again to undermine wildlife management, plus Palatine Stables gain further public support 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2230753 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Palatine stable and the effort to keep it open plus – a new ‘Sage Brush’ rebellion is brewing Palatine stable and the effort to keep it open plus – a new ‘Sage Brush’ rebellion is brewing 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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2220742 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Enjoying the great outdoors of Normandy – a true treasure worth enjoying  Enjoying the great outdoors of Normandy – a true treasure worth enjoying  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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2208225 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Reporting from Utah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day: Walking in the footsteps of those who saved the free world.  Reporting from Utah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day: Walking in the footsteps of those who saved the free world.  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.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2195716 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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.wgnradio.comOn 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.Great,Outdoors,Charlie,Potter,Hunting,Fishing,Wildlife,Conservation,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago