Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the Great Salt Lake in Utah and the problems it’s having that could effect us all. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses the Colorado River and why we need to stop taking so much water from it.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the Federal Bureau of Land Management, responsible for managing 240 acres, and how it’s current changes could lead to a second Sagebrush Rebellion in the American West. Plus, there is good news on the horizon for conservation education.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks with Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, and questions how many hunters are there? Data is conflicting and confusing. Plus, a new book on coyotes promises to reveal many secrets about this now urban animal.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concern over the Chicago Audubon Society, and other Audubon chapters, dropping the Audubon name from the organization. Will this set a trend of removing iconic conservation names from American history? Charlie also discusses what the future holds for coyotes in urban areas.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns over the current drought and how it effects bird migrations as well as the decreasing hunting numbers while the pressure on them increases.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the possibility that a study reveals there actually might be too many honey bees and a walk in the north woods of Minnesota is magical.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his beautiful experience of fall in Alberta despite a few unpleasantries, along with the concerns coming from invasive mussels in the Pacific Northwest.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his thoughts on the prairie wetlands of Saskatchewan in the fall, as well as the raised concerns of bird migrations hindered by buildings and wind farms.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how Martha Williams, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is steeped in the tradition of the outdoors and the need for hunting and professional management.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, to talk about the dove populations around the Illinois area, plus a quick look at the prospects for the conservation in the farm bill.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter honors conservationist, a legend in the Delta, and treasured American author Hank Burdine. Plus, hear why we need to manage our forests.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter kicks off the show by walking us through some numbers presented in the recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Breeding Population survey and how Ducks Unlimited has been a leading force in the conservation world. To close out the show, Charlie reminds people that Dove […]

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes us back in time and shares a story about a time he and his wife explored the Arctic Circle via a canoe in search of giant Sheefish. Then, Charlie switches gears and shares the efforts Minnesota has taken when trying to get rid of lead shot […]

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter comes at you live from the Coast of Maine and when you think of “Maine,” you think of lobsters. Listen in while Charlie discusses the thriving species of lobsters and how they’ve continued to thrive over the years. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses the anticipation building […]

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to reflect on the supermoon event that occurred on August 1st and to excite people about the next supermoon event that is predicted to happen on August 30, which won’t happen again until 2032. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses different grasses […]

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about the incredible conservation success story surrouning the Whooping Crane. Then, Charlie switches gears and breaks down the landscapes that are changing in Kenya and what this effects. To close out the show, Charlie shares the latest news surrounding the […]

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about a lake in California, Tulare Lake, and why people should be concerned. Then, Charlie switches gears and explains how Russia has added to the growing list of international conservation organizations that are banned from working in Russia. This current […]

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk more about about the future ethanol as electric vehicles use expands and what this means for conservation. Then, Charlie switches gears and discuss the world’s hottest temperatures and how these days affect the universe as well as the agricultural […]

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about ethanol versus renewable fuel and how the EPA has set off alarm bells. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses whether or not insects should be covered under environmental law – specifically when talking about pollinators. Lastly, Charlie discusses how […]

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes time on the show to talk about the efforts Illinois is taking when managing waterfowl and public lands within the area. Then, Charlie switches gears and discusses the effort to stop the loss of the rainforest in Brazil.