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Dark Outdoors

Dark Outdoors® explores true crime, unsolved mysteries, and deadly encounters in the wild. From serial killers in remote places and chilling missing persons cases to eerie outdoor mysteries and dangerous wildlife encounters, each episode exposes the stories mainstream media overlooks. Hosted by award-winning wildlife journalist Chester Moore, Dark Outdoors® brings gripping interviews with survivors, investigators, and experts to reveal what really happens when adventure turns into danger.

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64:35

Are Black Panthers Really In America? A Deep Dive On...

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/09/30

What if America’s wilderness hides a predator science won’t acknowledge? In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, author Michael Mayes—known for his work Shadow Cats—joins us to dig into the controversial and chilling reports of black panthers roaming across the U.S.For decades, eyewitnesses from Texas to the Appalachians have sworn they’ve seen something impossible: massive black panthers prowling the woods, stalking farmlands, and vanishing into the shadows. Yet, mainstream science insists such

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30:33

Hiker Carrying Baby Fights Off Mountain Lion!

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/09/16

A family hike turned into a fight for survival when a father, his wife, their toddler, and infant daughter came face-to-face with a mountain lion. Dark Outdoors dives deep into the wilderness dangers that most people never see coming.On this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, we recount the terrifying true story of a family’s dangerous encounter with a mountain lion. What began as an ordinary hike quickly spiraled into a life-or-death struggle when a father, hiking with his wife, three-year-old

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30:21

Rock Apes -the Cryptid of the Vietnam War with RC...

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/09/02

Were U.S. soldiers in Vietnam battling only human enemies—or were they also encountering undiscovered apes in the jungle? Author RC Bramhall joins Dark Outdoors to reveal the terrifying legend of the Rock Apes.Were U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War facing more than just human enemies? Many veterans swore they encountered Bigfoot-like creatures, known as the “Rock Apes,” while fighting in the dense jungles of Southeast Asia. On this episode of Dark Outdoors, RC Bramhall, author of Haunted War Tales,

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28:15

Delta Force Meets the Wild: Surviving with the Sgt....

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/07/31

Join us on Dark Outdoors® for an unforgettable conversation with Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Mike R. Vining—explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) pioneer and Delta Force operative—and his wife, acclaimed wildlife photographer and author Donna Ikenberry. Married atop Mauna Kea in 1999 after Mike’s decorated 30‑year military career (including Vietnam, Eagle Claw, Desert Storm, and more)Donna has since published over a thousand images, guidebooks, and magazine articles from nearly every continent Donna

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18:52

The Double Murder At Devil's Den

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/07/29

In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, we investigate the heartbreaking double homicide that has shaken Arkansas and the hiking community nationwide. On July 26, 2025, Clinton and Cristen Brink were brutally murdered while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park—a place known for peace and natural beauty, now marked by violence and fear. We dive deep into: The latest updates from Arkansas State Police and the FBI-led manhunt for a still-unidentified suspect. The

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21:12

The Horse Serial Killers Return

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/07/15

In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, we uncover a chilling and ongoing mystery unfolding across Texas and beyond—where horses are being found shot, mutilated, or poisoned in a string of brutal and unexplained attacks. From Kendall and Waller Counties to Bexar and Smith, horses are being executed in pastures, dumped in brush, or even tied up and shot in the head. Authorities have few leads—and the killers remain free.We examine whether these killings are tied to the illegal horse meat trade,

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22:49

The Truth About "Jaws", Its Making, Great White...

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/06/18

Beneath the surface of Hollywood’s most iconic ocean thriller lies a deeper, darker truth. In this chilling episode, we venture into the murky waters behind the making of Jaws—a film that forever altered our perception of the sea and its apex predator. But the terror didn’t end on screen.We dive into real-life great white shark attacks that fueled the public's fear and expose how Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece led to decades of shark persecution, misinformation, and ecological imbalance

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21:38

Murder Mountain, The Hound From Hell & Encountering...

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/05/20

Encountering an illegal grow or trafficking operation is one of the most dangerous things that can happen in the great outdoors. We have several terrifying tales to share including one that happened near the legendary "Murder Mountain" made famous by the Netflix reality series.Plus, a savage trained killer dog sent to attack a hiker who found a growing area. *A serial killer who turned himself in with a breast in a bag *Held at gunpoint on a deer lease *A special defense segment with Sheriff Grady

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27:48

Lost Interview - Missing TX 40, A Body In A Barrel &...

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/04/29

In this special lost episode of Dark Outdoors, we uncover a never-before-heard interview with the late Jerrie Dean, founder of the Missing Texas 40 project. Recorded before her passing, Jerrie shares chilling insights into unsolved disappearances, cold cases, and suspicious deaths, including a disturbing case involving a body found in a barrel and a brutal murder deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas. This rare interview sheds light on missing persons, rural crime, and the haunting mysteries hidden

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22:21

Attacked! Surviving Vehicle, Campsite & Trailhead...

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/04/23

In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors, we dive into real-world survival strategies for people who find themselves under attack while in their vehicles, at campsites, or in other remote locations. Whether you're off-roading deep in the backcountry or camping far from cell service, understanding how to react in these high-risk situations can mean the difference between life and death.Joining us is special guest Jeff Stewart—renowned author, gunsmith, and outdoorsman—who brings decades of tactical

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17:15

Strange Encounters With Feral Primates In The South -...

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/03/25

A woman encounters an orangutan-looking creature on her porch at her swampy homestead. A hunter sees a troop of baboons. A hairy hand reaches into a deer blind.Across the American South, particularly in states like Texas and Florida, tales have surfaced for decades of strange, often unnerving encounters in the wilderness—not with known native wildlife, but with creatures resembling feral apes or wild primates. Some researchers believe these sightings may be linked to feral populations of escaped

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22:36

Sinister Swamps: Missing People, Creepy Dolls &...

Dark Outdoors ·

2025/03/11

Join host Chester Moore on an intense discussion of Sinister Swamps with the author of the book of the same name Lyle Blackburn.Learn about several strange cases of campers, hunters and others who went missing without a trace in the Everglades and Great Dysmal Swamp. Hear about the super strange and scary case of the mysterious dolls set up in an Alabama Swamp. Learn about serial killer activity in the swamps and more in this show with master storyteller Lyle Blackburn.

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16:43

Strange Drone Encounters In the Great Outdoors

Dark Outdoors ·

2024/12/13

Strange drones are showing up on the East and Gulf Coast. Homeland Security claims they don't know what's going on. We have uncovered strange drone reports of people being stalked by them in different areas of the country.What's really going on? Check out this special edition of Dark Outdoors® as we delve into the issue. Please subscribe to this program to get the most unique take on the great outdoors you will hear anywhere. Dark Outdoors® is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.

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42:43

The Lake Worth Monster With Lyle Blackburn

Dark Outdoors ·

2024/10/26

In our special annual Halloween cryptozoology edition, author and researcher Lyle Blackburn talks about his new book The Lake Worth Monster: The True Story of the Greer Island Goatman.In this show we get deep into a topic that has been greatly misunderstood and is super creepy! Dark Outdoors is brought to you by Texas Fish & Game.

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36:36

Terrifying Never Before Told Grizzly Attack Story

Dark Outdoors ·

2024/10/22

Ben Verheul, a hunter from Wyoming, experienced two harrowing encounters with grizzly bears during an elk hunting trip that pushed his survival instincts to the limit. In an interview with Chester Moore on Dark Outdoors, Verheul recounted how the first incident occurred during the day when he was scouting the area. He came face-to-face with a grizzly, narrowly escaping a direct confrontation. As if that wasn’t enough, a second, even more intense encounter unfolded later that night. While walking

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52:21

More Ladybird Lake Deaths: Return of the Smiley Face...

Dark Outdoors ·

2024/09/13

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.

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06:16

The Real Candyman, Lost Boys And Their Bodies At The...

Dark Outdoors ·

2024/06/25

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.

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05:15

The Creepy Shack & The Man With the Paper Sack Mask

Dark Outdoors ·

2024/06/18

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. Dark Outdoors is brought to you by Texas Fish & Game.

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05:24

The Hidden Tsunami Dangers In the Gulf of Mexico

Dark Outdoors ·

2024/06/11

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. Dark Outdoors is brought to you by Texas Fish & Game magazine.

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19:14

Deer Massacres and Dolphin Shootings: America's Teen...

Dark Outdoors ·

2024/04/18

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.

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