Dark Outdoors

A South Texas deer hunt turns terrifying when a father and son encounter what appears to be an organized crime unit in the brush country. Dark Outdoors® investigates the hidden dangers along America’s borderlands. Welcome to Dark Outdoors®, where we shine a light on the often-ignored perils of the wilderness. In this episode, Chester Moore explores the increasing encounters with crime, unstable wi...

Chester Moore sits down with Kylie Low, host of the chart-topping podcast Dark Downeast, to unravel baffling cases of murder and mayhem in the great outdoors. On this special edition of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore welcomes Kylie Low, creator and host of the Apple Podcasts true crime chart-topper Dark Downeast. Together, they explore a series of baffling and chilling cases where crime collid...

When a man was found dead in Hood County, TX, officials first blamed a mountain lion—then changed the cause of death to “undetermined.” Some believe a human predator may be the real culprit. When Christopher Whiteley was discovered dead in Hood County, Texas, authorities initially claimed a cougar (mountain lion) had attacked him. But after the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the USDA re...

In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors®, Ricky Morgan recounts being mauled by a massive wild hog—while Chester Moore explores the rising threat of feral hog attacks and how to survive them. In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore welcomes Ricky Morgan, who survived a terrifying encounter with a giant wild boar in the South Texas brush. Ricky’s firsthand account of the att...

From bloodcurdling cries to chilling growls, Chester Moore investigates the sounds that haunt hunters and hikers—featuring special guest Ron Morehead, the man who recorded the legendary Sierra Sounds. Hunters, hikers, and outdoor lovers across the country report hearing terrifying screams, growls, and eerie cries in the wild. In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, hostChester takes a deep dive into th...

Chester Moore talks with cryptid author Lyle Blackburn about the Fouke Monster—and with Pamula Pierce Barcelou, daughter of Legend of Boggy Creek director Charles Pierce, about the restored 4K release. In this special Halloween edition of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore celebrates one of the most iconic cryptid legends of all time: the Fouke Monster. This episode features: A conversation with L...

Chester Moore investigates a surge in feral dog attacks—from a Texas fatality to a Georgia mauling—and speaks with Jerry Mills of Wolf Tejas, who shot his way out of a pack ambush. In this chilling episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Mooreinvestigatesrising problem of feral dog attacks across the U.S.—and what it means for anyone who spends time outside. You’ll hear: Jerry Mills (Wolf Tejas) r...

ChesterPark host Delia D’Ambra to discuss the chilling reality of missing people in America’s parks and forests. In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore talks with the creator of the acclaimed true-crime podcast Park Preda. Together, they examine the disturbing number of mysterious disappearances in national parks, forests, and other public lands. They discuss: Why so many people van...

From serial killers to covert operatives, this Dark Outdoors® episode exposes the sinister dangers hiding in one of Texas’s most famous forests. In this chilling episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore probes the dark mysteries of the Sam Houston National Forest. Highlights include: An archival interview with the founder of the Missing TX 40 Project Compelling information on a serial killer...

From a bloody, bearded stranger in the woods to an attempted abduction and a brush with Ted Bundy’s dark trail, this Dark Outdoors® episode proves the wilderness can be just as terrifying as the movies. The cult classic Southern Comfort terrified outdoors lovers when it debuted in 1981—but the real-life stories in this episode of Dark Outdoors® are just as chilling. Host Chester Moore explores: Lo...

In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore interviews Dr. Jack Mayer, one of the world’s leading experts on hog behavior and hog attacks.  Topics include: The surprising link between dogs and hog attacks A chilling account of a legitimate predatory hog that targeted humans Practical strategies on what to do if you’re attacked by a hog Insights into hog behavior that explain why...

Chester Moore and researcher Jeff Stewart dig into the grisly wave of Texas cattle mutilations making national news—and reveal why the real story may not be what most people think. In this wild episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore teams up with fellow author and researcher Jeff Stewart to explore the disturbing series of cattle mutilations in Texas that have recently captured national hea...

Season two of Dark Outdoors® kicks off with Chester Moore and investigator William Ramsey digging into the mysterious drownings at Lady Bird Lake in Austin—and whether they connect to the global Smiley Face Killer phenomenon. In the season two premiere of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore is joined by William Ramsey of William Ramsey Investigates to examine the disturbing series of mysterious wat...

In this bonus episode of Season One,Dark Outdoors® withChester Moore sits down with his longtime friend and fellow spooky movie fan Patrick Trumble. Together, they dive into the weirdest, wildest, and scariest films that take place in the outdoors—where nature itself becomes the perfect stage for horror. From cult classics to forgotten gems, this fun and creepy conversation highlights the movies t...

Chester Moore and researcher Jeff Stewart investigate brutal horse killings in Texas and Nevada, unveiling new details and possible motives behind these disturbing crimes. In this shocking episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore digs into the disturbing wave of out spreading across Texas, Nevada, and beyond. He is joined by author and researcher Jeff Stewart as they share new details on this...

If you think you’ve heard it all in true crime and outdoor mysteries, think again. In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore interviews William Ramsey of William Ramsey Investigates about a disturbing series of mysterious water deaths that continue to baffle police across the nation. The discussion explores: The Smiley Face Killers phenomenon, a chilling theory about coordinated drowni...

Cottonmouth Bite Survival & Snakebite Defense Chester Moore talks with veteran Lucas Pelt about his near-fatal cottonmouth bite—and snake venom expert Dr. Spencer Greene explains what to do (and not to do) when venom strikes. In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore interviews Lucas Pela, a veteran and outdoors enthusiast who survived a serious cottonmouth bite. Lucas reco...

In episode four of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester takes a deep dive into the rising shark population in the Gulf of Mexico—and what it means for both the ecosystem and outdoor enthusiasts. You'll be there. Which shark species are increasing in the Gulf, and why they’re vital to the ecosystem The truth about the bull shark’s attitude and behavior The often-overlooked species just behind the bull shar...

  Chester Moore investigates Texarkana’s infamous Phantom Killer, with rare eyewitness revelations, family ties to a prime suspect, and insights from The Town That Dreaded Sundown. In this epic, hour-long episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester MooreOfFor and the Phantom Killer, the real-life terror that inspired the 1976 cult classic The Town That Dreaded Sundown. This episode explores: How the P...

Host Chester Moore uncovers terrifying stories of rogue waves in Texas bays and ship channels—some towering up to 15 feet. Hear from fishermen who survived these monster waves and learn what’s fueling this dangerous phenomenon. n this in-depth, rollercoaster of an episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester Moore speaks with fishermen who’ve encountered gigantic rogue waves across Texas bays and ship channe...

Host Chester Moore uncovers how Ted Bundy used wilderness spaces as hunting grounds, with insights from a New York Times best-selling author who interviewed Bundy himself. Discover the hidden link between serial killers and the great outdoors—and practical tips to stay safe in wild places. In the debut episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester dives deep into the chilling intersection of wilderness and tr...