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Subscribe & Survive: Get a Free Dark Outdoors -True Crime -Decal

“The most dangerous thing in the woods is people.” If you’re into the hard-edged, real-world side of the outdoors—cases, cautionary tales, and how to come home safe—Dark Outdoors® the multiple award-winning podcast is your show and this blog is your gateway to it.

This is the decal you will get!

To thank new listeners and readers, I’m mailing out a limited run of Dark Outdoors: The Most Dangerous Thing in the Woods is People decals—free.

What you’ll get

That creepy phantom killer image above is what you will get! It’s a perfect slap for your cooler, gun case, tackle box, or back glass. It’s a badge that says you take the wild—and the people in it—seriously.

How to claim yours (3 quick steps)

  1. Subscribe to the Dark Outdoors podcast using my Linktree where you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio & Audible:
    👉 linktr.ee/darkoutdoorspodcast
  2. Subscribe to this blog (Prompt Below)
  3. Email me at chester@chestermoore.com with subject line “Dark Outdoors Decal” and include:
    • Your mailing address (name, street, city, state, ZIP)

That’s it—I’ll drop a decal in the mail.

Why subscribe?

  • Real cases & real takeaways. Situational awareness, backcountry smarts, and stories that could save a life.
  • Expert voices. Law enforcement, search-and-rescue, biologists, survivors.
  • No fluff. Field-tested safety talk for hunters, anglers, hikers, and anyone who goes where the pavement ends.

Fine print (simple & fair)

  • Free while supplies last. One decal per household.
  • U.S. mailing addresses only for now.
  • Please allow a couple of weeks for delivery.
  • Your mailing address is used only to send the decal—no spam, no sharing.

Want to help even more?

After you subscribe, leave a quick rating or review in your podcast app. It helps other outdoorsmen and women find the show—and it helps keep people safer outside.

Stay sharp out there.

Chester Moore

PS: As I say at the end of every episode before you enter the outdoors, “Pray. Prepare & Pack Heat”.

Win For Subscribing To Dark Outdoors!

The great outdoors has its light and dark sides, and here at Dark Outdoors, we’re committed to exploring both. Our mission is to uncover the untold stories, raise awareness about critical issues, and shine a light on the topics that many in the outdoor community shy away from. But to keep doing this vital work, we need your help.

Why Subscriptions Matter

Dark Outdoors is an independent media project. That means no big corporate backing, no glossy sponsorships dictating our content—just raw, real stories from the wilderness. Every blog post, podcast episode, and investigation is powered by passion and the support of our community. Subscriptions aren’t just about sustaining our work; they’re about making sure we can:

  • Dive Deep into Untold Stories: From environmental issues to outdoor safety, we cover topics that often go unnoticed.
  • Raise Awareness: With your support, we can amplify the voices and issues that need attention in the outdoor world like the growing and developing true crime, animal attacks and strange encounters in the great outdoors.
  • Support Our Families: As an independent creator, this isn’t just a passion—it’s our livelihood. Your subscription helps keep the lights on and ensures we can continue to bring you meaningful content.

Exclusive Perks for Subscribers

We value our community and want to give something back. That’s why we’re offering a special gift:

  • Get a Dark Outdoors Decal: Subscribe to Dark Outdoors and send us an email with your address. As a thank-you, we’ll mail you a Dark Outdoors decal. It’s a small token of appreciation and a way for you to proudly show your support.

How to Subscribe

Joining our community is simple. We’ve provided a subscription link right here. Just click, sign up, and you’re in. Once you’ve subscribed, email us with your address, and we’ll get your decal on its way.

Why Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever

The world of independent media is more challenging than ever, but it’s also more important. We’re dedicated to bringing you stories that matter, whether it’s exposing environmental threats, sharing survival tips, or discussing the challenges people face in the wild. Your subscription ensures that these stories keep coming.

So if you believe in the power of storytelling, if you care about the outdoors, and if you want to support independent media that’s making a difference, we invite you to subscribe to Dark Outdoors today.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we can make sure these stories are told and that the important issues in the outdoor world don’t go unnoticed.

Stay wild,

Chester Moore

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The Zodiac Killer & Self Defense In the Outdoors

In the latest episode of the award-winning Dark Outdoors podcast, Chester Moore looks 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 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. We believe it is important to raise awareness to crimes happening in the outdoors so people can stay safe and ready.

Listen to this episode here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and IHeartradio.

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Hunters Nearly Killed By Feral Dogs!

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.

You can listen by clicking here or listening via the player below.

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

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.

Learn more about his case here.

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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