The Mossberg Journal

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.

Proper pistol grip is fundamental to accurate shooting and safe firearm handling. The grip serves as the primary interface between shooter and weapon, directly affecting control, accuracy, and follow-up shot capability.

A red dot optic transforms a tactical shotgun from a close-range weapon into a versatile, precision tool suitable for various scenarios.

Learn essential techniques to draw a handgun safely and fast. Master grip, stance, and smooth draw stroke. Avoid common mistakes. Train effectively.

The push-pull technique is an effective method for managing shotgun recoil by creating opposing forces that help stabilize the gun and reduce felt recoil.

Aging a whitetail buck requires examining several key physical characteristics, as precise age determination is challenging without jawbone analysis.

Join Kirstie Pike on an unforgettable solo hunt for a stunning cinnamon bear. From preseason scouting to a heart-pounding encounter, discover the lessons, challenges, and triumphs behind one of her most meaningful hunts yet

In this episode, we guide new hunters through the crucial process of selecting a turkey choke for their turkey gun.

An epic five-day spring turkey hunt full of early mornings, close calls, hard lessons, and a final lucky shot that made all the effort worthwhile.

When late season arrives, turkeys have seen it all-calls, decoys, and hunters. They've become educated and wary, requiring a shift in hunting tactics. Here's how to find success when the pressure is on.