In this unusual episode of Dark Outdoors, we uncover the bizarre case of a man who posed as a woman to gain illegal access to a city park—and its vulnerable deer population. What starts as a strange poaching scheme spirals into a web of wildlife trafficking, leading investigators deep into the shadowy world of exotic animal cloning. Join us as we track the trail from urban deer blinds to high-stakes deals involving the cloning and black-market trade of the elusive Marco Polo sheep and it's "Frankensheep" hybrids.

In this special lost episode of Dark Outdoors, we uncover a never-before-heard interview with the late Jerrie Dean, founder of the Missing Texas 40 project. Recorded before her passing, Jerrie shares chilling insights into unsolved disappearances, cold cases, and suspicious deaths, including a disturbing case involving a body found in a barrel and a brutal murder deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas. This rare interview sheds light on missing persons, rural crime, and the haunting mysteries hidden in the Texas wilderness. Join us for this gripping true crime story that brings forgotten victims back into the spotlight.

Texas Fish & Game helps Dark Outdoors® bring you reports of missing poeple in each episode.

In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors, we dive into real-world survival strategies for people who find themselves under attack while in their vehicles, at campsites, or in other remote locations. Whether you're off-roading deep in the backcountry or camping far from cell service, understanding how to react in these high-risk situations can mean the difference between life and death.

Joining us is special guest Jeff Stewart—renowned author, gunsmith, and outdoorsman—who brings decades of tactical knowledge and backwoods experience to the table. We cover vehicle ambush scenarios, defensive tactics, gear recommendations, and how to mentally prepare for the unthinkable.

This is a must-listen for anyone who spends serious time off-grid, from overlanders and hunters to campers and rural residents.

And don’t miss our Missing in the Wild segment at the end of the show—brought to you by Texas Fish & Game—highlighting unresolved cases from the wilderness that demand attention.