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Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter
Outdoor
English
Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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08 November 2026
Hunting takes hits at ballot box as new Congress takes shape
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, hunters lose ground at the ballot box, and Charlie asks a revealing question: how many newly elected members of Congress have ever hunted or fished?
01 November 2026
Silver maples shine as outdoors rise above politics
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, silver maples are putting on a spectacular fall display, and Charlie shares why America’s great outdoors remains a place that belongs to everyone, regardless of politics.
25 October 2026
Judge stops USDA reorganization as Colorado puts hunting on the ballot
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, what does a court ruling on the USDA mean for conservation, and why is hunting becoming a ballot issue in Colorado? Charlie breaks down both stories.
18 October 2026
Leaving northern Canada’s wilderness and fish farm challenges
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, leaving northern Canada proves more difficult than expected as another season comes to a close. Plus, fish farms are facing growing sustainability concerns. Are we using too many wild fish to feed farm-raised ones?
11 October 2026
Charlie Potter broadcasts from northern Canada wilderness
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie broadcasts live from the remote wilderness of northern Manitoba, sharing how modern technology keeps him connected while winter weather arrives.
04 October 2026
A child’s first hunt and why passing on outdoor heritage matters
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie shares the story of a child’s first hunt and why passing on outdoor heritage matters. Plus, a look back at 45 years of driving to the end of the road, where the adventure always begins.
27 September 2026
What the Roadless Rule repeal could mean
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie breaks down the latest efforts to open public lands through executive action and takes a closer look at the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a move that could have lasting effects on forests, wildlife, and outdoor recreation.
20 September 2026
Charlie Potter reflects on White House honor
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie shares his experience attending a special dinner in the White House Rose Garden with the President of the United States, where leaders of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and other conservation advocates were recognized. Hear what the honor means and Charlie’s firsthand observations from this memorable event.
13 September 2026
Can the Chicago River be reversed again?
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie tackles two major questions shaping the future of conservation and public policy: Could the Chicago River ever be reversed again, and should hunting be protected in Colorado’s constitution?
06 September 2026
Dove numbers fall as waterfowl concerns grow
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, troubling signs for two popular game birds. Charlie explores declining dove numbers and examines a waterfowl breeding report that raises questions about the future of duck populations.