Great Outdoors From Wgn Radio 720

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter continues to honor conservation leader and longtime Illinois DNR director Brent Manning by sharing his contributions that went nationwide. Later, Charlie shares an incredible story while hunting chukars.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, to honor conservation leader and longtime Illinois DNR director Brent Manning and the great deeds he’s done for conservation in the state of Illinois.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns on how ATV’s and other off-road vehicles are affecting the country’s landscapes, as well as the start of a new era for conservation with the removal of dams.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the strange change in migration this year for birds and how predators are adapting to humans and hunting.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by Forbes writer Chris Dorsey to talk about the future of the National Rifle Association as well as the changes in political support when it comes to conservation interests.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks with Kerry Luft, Executive Vice President of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, about the new era of leaders in conservation as the current generation phases out.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about what to hope for in conservation during 2024 including R3, recruit retain and reactivate, as well as sharing Jim Scheer’s efforts for water fowl in Illinois.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the many things that could improve the world of conversation in 2024, starting with civility. Happy holidays!

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the dangers of feral cats on the environment, a new perspective on wildlife corridor crossings, and a story with gigantic proportions.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the return of the grizzly bear population and the possibility of them coming off the endangered species list. He also dives into the latest on obtaining federal duck stamps.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about his experience returning to Costa Rica after 20 years and how North American tourists have affected the outdoor experience there, including an inflated sport fishing industry.

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.