Dark Outdoors

Chester Moore talks with best-selling author Randi Minetor about the contents of her seven-book series on death in national parks.

*Learn what kills more people than anything in national parks

*Hear about the harrowing and deadly "night of the grizzly"

*Alligator attacks

*Missing people found weeks later dead on the same trails where numerous searches took place

And more

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Join host Chester Moore as he digs into a forgotten book that details strange tales of harrowing encounters with alleged primitive tribes in the 1960s and 80s in the Trinity Bay area near the Galveston-Houston area.

*This show also digs into a similar report in the Big Thicket National Preserve as detailed by a longtime newspaper author.

*Was there a "wild man" running around the Old and Lost River area near Trinity Bay in recent years?

*Are there people living in the ancient ways who have checked out of society and living off grid?

*What about the tales of feral humans?

Hear a wild and strange episode of Dark Outdoors examine an interesting set of mysteries.

Is there a serial killer on Ladybird Lake in Austin?

Is it the Rainey Street Ripper?

Or is there something more frightening like a group of serial killers or even a method of operation traded out there in dark places. We talk about more deaths on Ladybird Lake and the Smiley Face Killers phenomenon of strange water deaths of young men that has now gone global.

Dark Outdoors is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.

Join us for a mini-episode of Dark Outdoors where we address the shark attack at South Padre Island that according to officials involved multiple victims.

In this episode we address:

*What is known about the attacks and victims

*Exclusive info on what's going on with sharks in the area right now

*Info on other rare multiple victim attacks in Gulf waters in recent years

*A rumor killer about great white shark involvement.

On this Dark Outdoors short episode, host Chester Moore recounts a story of a young boy who saw the original Candyman-serial killer Dean Corrl dumping a body.

We tell some forgotten details of Corrl's reign of terror.

In another edition of Dark Outdoors shorts we learn about creator Chester Moore's encounter with a creepy shack in the woods and seeing a man wearing overalls with a paper sack on his head.

We also hear a story of a man who encountered a similar shack in his youth and encountering a "wild man" there.

Don't miss our weekly Dark Outdoors shorts this summer.

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Did you know the Gulf of Mexico has had tsunamis? Experts are sounding the alarm they could happen again.

We cover this and talk about an 800 foot tsunami (for real) in this mini episode of Dark Outdoors. 

Between our two annual seasons of deep-dive episodes we will be releasing these mini episodes on a variety of Dark Outdoors topics.

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In this episode we look at the Zodiac Killer's attack at Lake Berryessa and talk about how we should always be ready to defend our lives in the great outdoors.

We profile the case of a woman who used self defenses techniques to nearly take out an infamous killer.

We also talk about the identity of the Zodiac Killer and who host Chester Moore thinks is the controversial but likely candidate for the real killer. 

We even have a clip of his voice at the end of the show.

Listen to this intense episode and share with others.

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In this special investigative episode Chester Moore talks about his nine-year look into what he has dubbed the teen poaching crisis.

Hear about teens that shot dolphins, kidnapped Key deer and slaughtered eagles. What is going on? What's the cause? And more importantly, what's the solution?

This episode's Missing in the Wild segment is brought to you by B.A.C. Shows. Learn about their outdoors and rv shows at www.backshows.com.

Dark Outdoors is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.

Welcome to Dark Outdoors, where we shine a light on the often ignored perils in the great outdoors. In this episode, we navigate through increasing encounters with criminal activities, unstable wildlife, and unexpected weather in the wonderful outdoors.

This episode dives into a sobering, first-hand account by a father and son duo, who during a deer hunt, encounter what seems to be an organized crime unit in South Texas brush country. This chilling ordeal underscores the unseen threats that lurk within our beloved natural parks, particularly in vicinity of border lines.

Focusing on an issue largely ignored by mainstream media, the podcast amplifies the problems faced by landowners, hunters, fishermen, backpackers, and hikers along borderlines. Explicating countless narratives of illegal crossings by individuals linked to criminal syndicates and terror networks, it throws light on the disturbing aspect of the outdoor sphere often in conflict with our peaceful perceptions.

We highlight the poignant case of Teresa Hartley as part of our ‘Missing in the wild’ segment brought to you b B.A.C Shows. It serves as a stark reminder of the unsolved cases that demand our awareness and collective efforts towards spreading the word, aiming to bring closure to their loved ones.

Featuring Sheriff Ronnie Dodson from Brewster County, the episode reveals the tribulations associated with maintaining law and order in a vast, secluded territory. It outlines an increasing trend of property damage, theft, and even human trafficking, superseding drug smuggling in border areas. The sheriff shares insights into how emerging technologies like drones and high-grade optics are being misappropriated by criminal groups, further escalating the uncertainty and risks in these regions.

As outdoor enthusiasts navigate the dark outdoors, the podcast offers important advice on how to handle an unexpected encounter with illegal migrants, defensive strategies such as bear sprays, and the significance of readiness, prayer, and self-defense.

This episode underlines the importance of being educated, prepared, and equipped to face potential life-threatening scenarios that are rarely discussed but are a grim reality, and urges listeners to stay vigilant while enjoying the allure of the West Texas outdoors.

Dark Outdoors is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.