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Border Dangers In The Great Outdoors

March 22, 2024 Chester Moore Leave a comment

In this episode of Dark Outdoors, we navigate through the underreported border dangers that are impacting outdoors lovers.

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 border dangers 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. 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.

What If We Killed the Last Feral Hog?

Check out the latest episode of Higher Calling Wildlife where we talk about the hog population explosion and ask a fascinating question.

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Unsolved Fishing Murder & More With Kylie Low of Dark Downeast

March 13, 2024 Chester Moore Leave a comment

In the latest edition of Dark Outdoors the podcast we talk with Kylie Low of #1 Apple Podcast True Crime host of Dark Downeast.

We talk about the unsolved murder of a young boy who went fishing and other crimes in the great outdoors. It’s a great listen as Kylie is part of the Audiochuck network that does positive things talking about dark subjects.

Dark Downeast is a great show and it’s an honor to have her on the program.

That aligns with our goal with Dark Outdoors-to shine light in the darkness and raise awareness of what’s really going on.

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Did You Miss Our Latest Great White Article?

Last week we broke the story that a great white for the first time in known history was verified off the Texas/Louisiana border.

You can read how I started investigating great whites in the Gulf and on the Texas Coast because of a very interesting sighting here.

There’s more coming to this great white story across the Gulf and we will lead the charge here at Higher Calling Wildlife®.

Acadiana Boat, Sport & RV Show

Mark your calendars for the Acadiana Boat, Sport & RV Show. Connect with everything from new boats to fish equipment and guided fishing trips. Check it out at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino March 22-24.

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Did A Cougar Or Something Or Someone Else Kill Christopher Whiteley?

February 24, 2024 Chester Moore Leave a comment

In Dec. 2020, Hood County, TX Sheriff’s Department reported they believed a Lipan man named Christopher Whiteley was killed by a cougar (mountain lion).

We first reported on it here.

What followed was a storm of controversy involving both state and federal wildlife officials who disputed these claims.

In the latest edition of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore talks with Texas Monthly author Morgan O’Hanlon about her investigative report on the case.

Did a cougar really him the man? Was it another type of animal? Or is there a murderer running loose?

Also, don’t forget to catch the latest episodes of Higher Calling Wildlife.

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Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show

If you’re anywhere in southern Louisiana this weekend, make sure and check out the Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show. Connect with everything from new boats to fish equipment and guided fishing trips. Check it out at the Houma-Terrebone Civic Center.

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Hunters Nearly Killed By Feral Dogs!

July 13, 2023 Chester Moore Leave a comment

A pack of feral dogs nearly killed a hunter in a recent, terrifying incident.

The man received nearly 300 puncture wounds and lacerations in an epic life and death struggle.Before his attack, a pair of hunters in Texas had to shoot their way through a pack of feral that was running in to attack them.

Feral dogs are becoming a major problem in this episode of Dark Outdoors we talk with these hunters and detail numerous terrifying tales of feral dogs pursuing hunters and other outdoors lovers.

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A Look At Predators In Our National Parks

June 29, 2023 Chester Moore Leave a comment

People are turning up missing at alarming rates in America’s national parks, forests and in other public wild lands.

Delia D’Ambra iis an investigative journalist and host of the Park Predators podcast and has been studying the issue since she came across alarming disappearances in her line of work.

Are these disappearances linked to mountain lions, bears and other wild predators or predators of the human kind?

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Listen to the latest episode of the Dark Outdoors podcast with Chester Moore to hear what Delia has found in her research.

Crazy Texas Moose Story

There was actually once a moose in Texas according to a 1989 story in The Oklahoman.. I included this in a story in the Fish & Game report last week.

Here’s one of the highlights from The Oklahoman.

A wandering bull moose that has been seen on occasion in the Oklahoma Panhandle apparently is in deep trouble in western Kansas.

Kansas wildlife officials said the big bull is in poor body condition and appears to be suffering from severe parasite infestation.

The animal, sporting an impressive set of antlers, was first observed in South Dakota in October 1987. Since then it has traveled through Nebraska and Kansas, across the Panhandle and into Texas. It later returned to Kansas and took up residence in the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge before beginning another journey last fall. It was seen in Oklahoma last September, near the Optima Wildlife Refuge

This stray moose came over from Colorado and shows that wildlife do not respect maps and boundaries we put on them. Have you ever seen animal that is not supposed to be in Texas?

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Dark Secrets Of TX National Forest Revealed

June 15, 2023 Chester Moore Leave a comment

This is the show I have been wanting to do.

Since I began this Dark Outdoors journey, I have been researching for this exact show. And now, we have it.

The Sam Houston National Forest near Houston has more than 40 missing people arounds its corridor and many bodies found over the years.

Now we have a verified serial killer in the area and put together a show that gives deep insight into what has been going on in the area.

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I would love to hear your feedback on this episode and would love to hear your stories of the Sam Houston National Forest or other Dark Outdoors encounters you might have had.

I hope you have a great weekend!

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Real Life Southern Comfort And A Dangerous Encounter While Surf Fishing!

June 1, 2023 Chester Moore Leave a comment

Dark Outdoors is back with a new episode!

Last weekend was awesome as I got to do a seminar on the Ladybird Lake deaths at Texas Frightmare Weekend. We appreciate their support of this media platform.

Have you ever seen the cult classic Southern Comfort featuring Powers Boothe and Keith Carradine? We have a real life story on this week’s episode just as scary. Click here to listen or via all major podcasting platforms.

This is all about raising awareness and keeping people safe in the great outdoors. We featured a Missing in the Wild segment in every episode. This week is the case of Vincent Beradi from the Fort Worth area who went missing in the Davy Crockett National Forest.

Also, we learned about the cold case of Molly Miller at Frightmare this weekend. Please visit Operation Find Molly Miller on Facebook.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

Sincerely,

Chester Moore

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In the latest episode of Dark Outdoors-the podcast brought to you by Texas Fish & Game, host Chester Moore interviews world renowned hog and hog attack expert Dr. Jack Mayer on the issue of hog attacks. Listen here.

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When Feral Hogs Kill

May 11, 2023 Chester Moore Leave a comment

Hog attacks are rare. Hog attack fatalities are even rarer but they do happen.

Hogs are misunderstood animals and in reality many people underestimate them which is leading to problems since both hog and human populations are skyrocketing in America.

Hear about the hog attack tragedy in Anahuac TX and why experts believe a sounder of hogs was to blame. Learn why dogs can be a liability in hog country and hear about a case of a legitimate predator hog that pursued humans. Also, learn what to do if attacked by a hog. Y

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Law Enforcement Investigates Bizarre TX Cattle Mutilations

April 27, 2023 Chester Moore Leave a comment

Just when you thought things couldn’t get stranger in the Texas wild, it gets strange.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death and mutilation of cattle along TX-OSR.

“Ranchers advised a 6-year-old longhorn-cross cow had been found lying on her side, deceased, and mutilated on their ranch.

A straight, clean cut, with apparent precision, had been made to remove the hide around the cow’s mouth on one side, leaving the meat under the removed hide untouched. The tongue was also completely removed from the body with no blood spill.

It was noted there were no signs of struggle and the grass around the cow was undisturbed. No footprints or tire tracks were noted in the area.”

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