Welcome to the Bird Control Group Podcast, where we delve into the intriguing world of bird behaviors and the challenges they pose in human environments. Despite their beauty, birds can sometimes be nuisances or even dangers. Our discussions focus on humane and effective strategies for coexisting with these winged creatures, aiming to protect both our spaces and the birds themselves. Whether you're a bird enthusiast or simply seeking solutions for bird-related issues, this podcast offers ins ...
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Charlie Potter discusses hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation issues in the Great Outdoors Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7718414/The_Great_Outdoors_9_21_25_2025-09-18-195514.128.mp3 Re…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7709116/The_Great_Outdoors_9_14_25_2025-09-13-004816.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Pot…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7694866/The_Great_Outdoors_9_7_25_2025-09-04-193306.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficien…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7682462/The_Great_Outdoors_8_31_25_2025-08-27-200502.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter E…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7668604/The_Great_Outdoors_8_24_25_2025-08-23-193104.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local cont…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7648274/The_Great_Outdoors_8_17_25_2025-08-14-170414.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter …
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On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter returns to share Alaska in all its splendor – fish, bears, whales, and a few tales. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7638317/The_Great_Outdoors_8_10_25_2025-08-08-171517.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local control driving conservation .cls-7{fill:#f…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7552909/The_Great_Outdoors_8_3_25_2025-07-31-202809.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local control driving conservatio…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7544988/7544988_2025-07-27-035628.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local contr…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7525160/The_Great_Outdoors_7_20_25_2025-07-16-182100.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors wi…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7518069/The_Great_Outdoors_7_13_25_2025-07-12-003209.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors …
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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? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7506677/The_Great_Outdoors_7_6_25_2025-07-05-141917.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local control drivi…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7497327/The_Great_Outdoors_6_29_25_2025-06-28-145427.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoor…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7482931/The_Great_Outdoors_6_22_25_2025-06-20-162131.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Eff…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7472314/The_Great_Outdoors_6_15_25_2025-06-14-145114.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Effi…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7458173/The_Great_Outdoors_6_8_25_2025-06-06-171113.128.m…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445179/The_Great_Outdoors_6_1_25_2025-05-31-160619.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and loca…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7433750/The_Great_Outdoors_5_25_25_2025-05-24-180750.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charl…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7422018/The_Great_Outdoors_5_18_25_2025-05-18-021918.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies …
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7414231/The_Great_Outdoors_5_11_25_2025-05-13-170431.1…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7397615/The_Great_Outdoors_5_4_25_2025-05-03-194715.128…
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Episode 4 - Taking Flight: Launching Integrated Bird Management in the UK & Ireland
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In this episode, we sit down with Sean Byrne, our trusted partner and the force behind the newly launched Integrated Bird Management—now proudly distributing Bird Control Group’s innovative solutions across the UK and Ireland. Join LJ Greene, Bird Control Group’s marketing lead, as she chats with Sean about his journey, the launch of Integrated Bir…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7386750/The_Great_Outdoors_4_27_25_2025-04-26-162150.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potte…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7377176/The_Great_Outdoors_4_20_25_2025-04-19-153216.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficie…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7367162/The_Great_Outdoors_4_13_25_2025-04-12-140002.128.mp3 Recen…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7356918/7356918_2025-04-05-183318.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies …
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7346535/7346535_2025-03-29-161535.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Ef…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7334344/7334344_2025-03-22-145144.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local con…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7324481/7324481_2025-03-15-145821.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Out…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7311208/7311208_2025-03-06-212808.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter E…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7299276/7299276_2025-02-26-200816.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7290919/7290919_2025-02-20-215519.128…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7284462/7284462_2025-02-15-193602.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local c…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7269604/7269604_2025-02-08-165404.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Eff…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7208239/7208239_2025-01-30-202139.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7168025/7168025_2025-01-24-234625.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local co…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audi…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7145128/7145128_2…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/71355…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7128848/7128848_2024-12-28-200148.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charli…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7119932/7119932_2024-12-19-012232.128.mp3 Recent Posts The…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7112377/7112377_2024-12-14-164917.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local control drivi…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7101541/7101541_2024-12-07-155441.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Grea…
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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? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7086983/7086983_2024-11-25-180023.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Effi…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7084541/7084541_2024-11-22-174841.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie …
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7075790/7075790_2024-11-16-191530.128.mp3…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7065521/7065521_2024-11-08-204921.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outd…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019529/7019529_2024-11-02-163529.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Efficiencies and local contro…
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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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7007097/7007097_2024-10-25-224737.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Gr…
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Episode 3 - Talking to our Global Technical Support Lead, Noer Abdoel
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Noer Abdoel, our Global Technical Service Lead has visited over 15 different countries and many clients since he boarded our company in 2020. He has extensive, valuable knowledge about bird behaviour, the lasers effectiveness in different environments and during this podcast he shares with us some installation advice, success stories and interestin…
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