Dark Outdoors

Real Life Southern Comfort, Serial Killer Encounter While Surf Fishing & The Bloody Man In the Woods

The cult classic Southern Comfort sent chills down the spines of outdoors lovers when it debuted in 1981. On this episode, hear a real life story that's just as scary as the movie. Plus, we interview Lou Marullo about encountering a bloody, bearded man in the woods at night.
We also dig into an attempted abduction and tell you what we think is your best non-lethal outdoors defense.
Oh, and learn about a brush with Ted Bundy's handiwork in the deep woods of Utah.
Dark Outdoors is brought to you by Texas Frightmare Weekend and Texas Fish & Game.

When Hogs Kill: Mind Blowing Research & Accounts of Hog Attacks

Join host Chester Moore as he interviews world renowned hog attack expert Dr. Jack Mayer as they discuss hog attacks. Learn about the link between dogs and hog attacks, an account of a legitimate (human) predatory hog, what to do if attacked by a hog and much more.
Dark Outdoors is brought to you by Texas Fish & Game and Texas Frightmare Weekend.
 

Texas Cattle Mutilations: What No One Else Will Tell You

In this wild episode of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore and fellow author/researcher Jeff Stewart dive into the strange cattle mutilations in Texas that have grabbed national headlines.
What is the source of these grisly crimes?
It might not be what everyone else is saying. Get a different spin on this topic on this episode of Dark Outdoors.
Dark Outdoors is brought to you by Texas Fish & Game and Texas Frightmare Weekend.

Death On Lady Bird Lake: Mysterious Water Deaths In Austin and Smiley Face Killer Similarites

In the kick-off of season two of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore interviews William Ramsey of William Ramsey Investigates about the mysterious water deaths at Lady Bird Lake in Austin.
Are they linked the the smiley face killer phenomenon? Is there something strange and terrifying going on or are these just random drownings?
Moore and Ramsey also comment on the Gary Faust interview with a man who found a body on the edge of Lady Bird Lake and who encountered a mysterious figure and look into other bizarre water-related deaths.
Check out Ramsey's work at William Ramsey Investigates.
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Halloween Bonus Episode: Dark Outdoors In The Movies

In this bonus episode of season one, host Chester Moore interviews his longtime friend and spooky movie fan Patrick Trumble as they talk about the weirdest, wildest and scariest movies that take place in the dark outdoors.
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Dark Outdoors is brought to you by the following:
*Texas Frightmare Weekend, The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention and Film Festival.
*Hog Hunt USA-A Forthcoming App For Hog Hunting
*Texas Fish & Game magazine
 

Horse Serial Killers & The Mysterious TX Horse Massacre

In this shocking episode, host Chester Moore digs deep into the shocking serial killing of horses in Texas and Nevada. He is joined by author and researcher Jeff Stewart as they unveil some new details in the horse killing trends and discuss possible motives behind horse massacres in Texas and serial horse killings that are happening in multiple states.
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Dark Outdoors is brought to you by the following:
*Texas Frightmare Weekend, The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention and Film Festival.
*Hog Hunt USA-A Forthcoming App For Hog Hunting
*Texas Fish & Game magazine
 

Strange Water Deaths, The Smiley Face Killers & Outdoors Death Cults

If you think you've heard it all in true crime and outdoors mysteries, think again. Chester Moore interviews William Ramsey of William Ramsey Investigates about mysterious water deaths that have been puzzling police around the nation. This takes us into the "Smiley Face Killers" phenomenon and we also delve into death cults link to murders in the great outdoors.
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Dark Outdoors is brought to you by the following:
*Texas Frightmare Weekend, The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention and Film Festival.
*Hog Hunt USA-A Forthcoming App For Hog Hunting
*Texas Fish & Game magazine
 

Bitten By A Cottonmouth: Firsthand Account Of A Serious Snakebite

Join Dark Outdoors host Chester Moore as he interviews veteran and outdoors lover Lucas Pelt who experienced a very serious cottonmouth bite. Learn how it happened and the experience Pelt had in the aftermath.
In our Dark Outdoors defense segment, we check in with renowned snake venom expert Dr. Spencer Greene and learn what to do if you do get bitten by a snake.
Oh, and we also cover what NOT to do.
The outdoors is a place of serenity and beauty but at times the outdoors experience goes dark. And it can go dark quickly for someone experiencing a venomous snake bite.
Learn more about Dr. Greene and his work at the link here.
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Dark Outdoors is brought to you by the following:
*Texas Frightmare Weekend, The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention and Film Festival.
*Hog Hunt USA-A Forthcoming App For Hog Hunting
*Texas Fish & Game magazine
 
 

Rising Shark Numbers, Shark Attacks & New Shark Deterrent Tech

In episode four of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore digs deep into the rising shark numbers in the Gulf of Mexico, shark attacks and shark deterrent technology.
Learn the following:
*Which shark species are on the rise and how sharks are a vital part of the ecosystem
*The truth about the bull shark's attitude
*Which species never gets mentioned on top shark attacks list, but is really just below the bull shark.
*What caused a massive great white to turn away when encountering a surfer.
*How Shark Banz is giving many more confidence in shark infested waters.
Plus much, much more
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Dark Outdoors is brought to you by the following:
*Texas Frightmare Weekend, The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention and Film Festival.
*Hog Hunt USA-A Forthcoming App For Hog Hunting
*Texas Fish & Game magazine
 

The Phantom Killer, Moonlight Murders And Dangers of Urban Forests & Parks

In this epic, hour-long episode, Dark Outdoors host Chester Moore dives into the iconic unsolved Moonlight Murders and the Phantom Killer made famous in 1976's classic "The Town That Dreaded Sundown".
This show examines how the phantom operated and compares it to dangers lurking today from similar predators.
It begins with a personal brush with danger from our host and then goes into an interview with John Tennison, a cousin once removed from one of the chief Phantom killer suspects.
Hear a super rare and historic revelation of an eyewitness to seeing a white-masked figure in the night of Texarkana during the Phantom's reign of terror.
We also interview Pamula Pierce Barcelou, daughter of "The Town that Dreaded Sundown" director Charles B. Pierce. She shares fascinating insight into this cult classic and her Dad's role creating it 50 years ago.
And learn why we should be super cautious in urban and suburban parks, greenbelts and forests. 
This is a can't miss episode!
www.darkoutdoors.com
Instagram.com/thechestermoore
Dark Outdoors is brought to you by the following:
*Texas Frightmare Weekend, The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention and Film Festival.
*Hog Hunt USA-A Forthcoming App For Hog Hunting
*Texas Fish & Game magazine