Here we explore the mysterious, fascinating and dark side of nature.
I’m Chester Moore, wildlife journalist and investigator. This channel dives into the unsolved mysteries, dangerous encounters, and hidden truths of the wild. From strange wildlife behavior to real-life disappearances and wilderness legends, our flagship program Dark Outdoors® uncovers what most people never see — the wild’s shadow side.
Our Gulf Great White Shark Society content focuses on great whites and other large sharks in Gulf waters and beyond and Higher Calling Wildlife® addresses conservation and inspiration.
🎧 Listen to the Dark Outdoors® Podcast for deeper dives into true crime in the wild: linktr.ee/darkoutdoorspodcast
I've won more than 200 awards for wildlife journalism, documentaries, and conservation including the "Hero of Conservation" honor from Field & Stream, Mossy Oak's Outdoors Legacy Award and the Service to Mankind Award from SERTOMA.
🌐 Learn more: darkoutdoors.com
Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
One of my most underrated shark videos is gaining new steam.
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
The most beautiful wild horse I have ever seen!
This is the second year in a row I ran into this horse in a very remote area of Wyoming. Others have posted about seeing it-even giving it a name "Crow".
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
Most people remember screwworm from decades ago, but a much more recent wildlife outbreak changed how scientists respond to this parasite. I break down what happened, why it matters now, and what Texas can learn.
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
This screwworm issue is getting interesting...
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
The greatest threat to wildlife in American in 50 years is the return of the New World Screwworm. I have an interview with a top biologist who dealt with it in the past. Don't miss it!
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
My documentary Gulf Great White Sharks: Return of An Icon won for best documentary at the Press Club of Southeast Texas "Excellence In Media Awards". It also won for Best Outdoors Video by the Texas Outdoor Writer's Association. If you haven't seen it please check it out.
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
Last night at the Press Club of Southeast Texas Excellence In Media awards our video Gulf Great White Sharks: Return of An Icon won best documentary. Best video storytelling went to our Wild Men: In Pursuit of Lost Tribes & Feral Humanity.
And I won six more first place and several more honors for the Dark Outdoors podcast and other work.
Thanks to everyone who supports my work.
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
Has the presence of A.I. made you less likely to believe wildlife posts on social media?
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
The video has taken on a life of its own. If you love sharks-especially great whites it's worth a viewing. And this won "Best Outdoors Video" by the Texas Outdoor Writer's Association for 2026.
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Chester Moore (Wildlife Journalist & Investigator)
I'm amazed at the controversy surrounding mountain lions east of Texas. Had fun doing this video.
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