The Mossberg Journal

Opening weekend of New York rifle season in the Northeast big woods—calm mornings, steady deer movement, and a Mossberg proven in real whitetail hunting conditions.

Discover why Northern Shoveler decoys are the most underrated tool in duck hunting and how their high-contrast color can pull more birds into your spread this season.

Before opening day, make sure your rifle is ready. Learn the three essential steps hunters often overlook to stay accurate, confident, and prepared for deer season.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime musk ox hunt in Taloyoak, Nunavut—an Arctic Circle fly-in community—featuring snowmobile travel, extreme cold, and expert Inuit guides.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime musk ox hunt in Taloyoak, Nunavut—an Arctic Circle fly-in community—featuring snowmobile travel, extreme cold, and expert Inuit guides.

Why a 100–200 yard zero is ideal for open country • How different calibers and ballistics impact your point of impact • Why timber hunters may prefer a 100-yard or even 50-yard zero • How to pick the right zero based on YOUR hunting style

Unlock the secrets of buck psychology. Learn when and how to rattle and grunt to trigger real responses and take control of your hunt this rut season.

Learn how to turn your waterfowl harvest into the best wild game pastrami using this simple, field-to-table method.

We break down the critical changes in waterfowl migration and behavior during the early season, especially when the weather is warm and water is scarce.

We finally closed on our hunting farm! Brett shares the top three factors to consider when buying deer hunting land—age structure, diversity, and access.

Unlock early season whitetail hunting success! Learn how to find key food sources, pattern bucks, and tag a mature deer before the rut begins.

Break the myth of the October Lull. Learn how food, scrapes, and cold fronts can help you find and hunt mature bucks during mid-October.

Training a hunting retriever is about more than just fetching; it's about harnessing their natural abilities, and the most crucial one is their sense of smell

Stop spooking big bucks! Discover why scouting from an observation post beats walking the woods—maximize your deer hunting success without burning spots.

Experience a Northeast black bear hunt with the Mossberg Patriot 6.5 Creedmoor & PRC. Suppressed accuracy, smooth action, and ethical performance

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) hits white-tailed deer each late summer, causing fever, swelling, and sudden die-offs near water sources.

Join Mossberg at Vang Comp's ThunderStick Summit 2025 for elite defensive shotgun training with top instructors. Secure your spot for this exclusive 3-day event in Las Vegas.

What defines a good hunting buddy? Public land hunting or private land hunting: Hunting is always better with a buddy. We asked several hunters across the US to define a good hunting buddy. The answers are hilarious and, well, raw at the same time.

Whether you like Tethrd Saddles, Trophyline Saddles, or Latitude Saddle Systems, or any other type of saddles for deer hunting, there's no question many hunters are moving to a saddle stand for deer hunting.

Ever wondered how a pump-action shotgun actually works? This in-depth 3D animation covers the internal operation of all moving parts during the firing sequence of Mossberg 500 and 590 pump-action shotguns.