--- title: The Mossberg Journal | Brodie Swisher description: Brodie Swisher is a world champion game caller, outdoor writer, and seminar speaker. --- [Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) [![Mossberg](https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mossberg-theme/images/logo.svg)](https://www.mossberg.com) [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) [Cart](https://www.mossberg.com/checkout/cart/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) - [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/) [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Home](https://www.mossberg.com) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) # [The Mossberg Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [Security](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/security) [Sporting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/sporting) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## Posts by Brodie Swisher: ## Posts by Brodie Swisher: [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-How%20to%20Stay%20Mobile%20to%20Notch%20Your%20Next%20Deer%20Tag.png?width=796&name=moss-How%20to%20Stay%20Mobile%20to%20Notch%20Your%20Next%20Deer%20Tag.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-stay-mobile-to-notch-your-next-deer-tag) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [How to Stay Mobile to Notch Your Next Deer Tag](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-stay-mobile-to-notch-your-next-deer-tag) The mobile hunter tends to be the one who finds success season after season. Here’s a look at how to stay mobile to notch your next deer tag. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-old%20betsy%20lifetime%20of%20memories.png?width=796&name=moss-old%20betsy%20lifetime%20of%20memories.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/old-betsy-the-mossberg-that-made-a-lifetime-of-memories) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Old Betsy | The Mossberg that Made a Lifetime of Memories](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/old-betsy-the-mossberg-that-made-a-lifetime-of-memories) My first encounter with this gun came after the evening hunt when Murphy killed his Georgia turkey shortly after leaving camp. It was one of those flash hunts when everything falls into place, and the action was fast and furious. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Riflescope-Mossberg-2%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=How-to-Choose-the-Right-Riflescope-Mossberg-2%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hearing-protection) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Hearing Protection: Use It or Lose It](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hearing-protection) Mossberg has implemented a solid campaign to promote the safe use and handling of your firearm while in the woods, on the range, or in the home. But one often overlooked element of Arm Yourself is the risk of hearing loss. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/holding-coyote-1-2.png?width=796&name=holding-coyote-1-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/summertime-coyotes) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Calling Summertime Coyotes](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/summertime-coyotes) Summer can be some of the toughest times to chase coyotes. Despite what you may have heard, calling summertime coyotes can be very productive. Here’s a look at the four factors to consider when hunting. 3 minute read [![lamps thermos, chain & other supplies](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Truck%20Gear%20no%20logo.webp?width=796&name=Truck%20Gear%20no%20logo.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/ten-tools-for-your-hunting-truck) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Ten Tools You Need to Have in Your Hunting Truck](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/ten-tools-for-your-hunting-truck) Be ready for any emergency! Here’s a list of the ten tools you should add to your pack list before your next hunt. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-clean%20gun-1.png?width=796&name=moss-clean%20gun-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/summertime-chores-for-deer-season) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Summertime Chores for Deer Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/summertime-chores-for-deer-season) For some deer hunters, the season will kick off in less than 90 days. So here's a look at the summertime chores for deer season that you need to tackle. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20holiday%20hunting%20-%20walking.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20holiday%20hunting%20-%20walking.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/holiday-hunting-traditions-run-deep) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Holiday Hunting Traditions Run Deep](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/holiday-hunting-traditions-run-deep) Every hunter has his or her favorite time of the season to be in the woods. I love the holiday hunts I share with my family over the holidays. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-young%20hunter%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss-young%20hunter%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/4-reasons-to-shoot-a-red-dot-sight-for-turkeys) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [4 Reasons to Shoot a Red Dot Sight for Turkeys](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/4-reasons-to-shoot-a-red-dot-sight-for-turkeys) Few pursuits are as exciting as hunting turkeys with shotguns. Here are some tips on how red dot sights can help your aim for fewer missed birds. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Ten%20Essentials%20To%20Bring%20On%20Your%20First%20Duck%20Hunt%20gun%202.png?width=796&name=moss-Ten%20Essentials%20To%20Bring%20On%20Your%20First%20Duck%20Hunt%20gun%202.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/ten-essentials-to-bring-on-your-first-duck-hunt) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Ten Essentials to Bring on Your First Duck Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/ten-essentials-to-bring-on-your-first-duck-hunt) The memories of a hunter’s first duck hunting trip are truly special. Regardless of the number of birds bagged, the experience of that first hunt will forever remain among the top. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-food%20plot-3.png?width=796&name=moss-food%20plot-3.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-take-a-soil-sample-for-food-plots) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [How to Take a Soil Sample for Food Plots](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-take-a-soil-sample-for-food-plots) Food plots for deer hunting continue to be a growing trend for hunters across the country each season. But many hunters fail to take a soil sample prior to planting their food plots. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-sheds%20in%20snow-1.png?width=796&name=moss-sheds%20in%20snow-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-find-more-shed-antlers-on-the-properties-you-hunt) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [How to Find More Shed Antlers on the Properties You Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-find-more-shed-antlers-on-the-properties-you-hunt) Finding deer antler sheds isn’t easy. There is a method to the madness. Here's how to find more shed antlers on the properties you hunt this season. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-sliders-1.png?width=796&name=moss-sliders-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-make-duck-popper-sliders) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [How to Make Duck Popper Sliders](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-make-duck-popper-sliders) Looking to change things up with your ducks? Try these Duck Popper Sliders—A must-try meal that you’ll want to add to the mix in the days ahead, no doubt. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-ducks%20at%20reelfoot-1.png?width=796&name=moss-ducks%20at%20reelfoot-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/military-waterfowl-hunt-in-tennessee-honors-troops) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Military Waterfowl Hunt in Tennessee Honors Troops](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/military-waterfowl-hunt-in-tennessee-honors-troops) New hunting opportunities have come for veterans and active military members in the state of Tennessee as the state recently hosted the first Military Waterfowl hunt for the men and women who have served our country. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-antlers-1.png?width=796&name=moss-antlers-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/deer-hunters-post-season-checklist) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Deer Hunter’s Post-Season Checklist](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/deer-hunters-post-season-checklist) Deer season has finally wrapped up across most of the country, leaving behind a variety of memories, and hopefully, filled tags and meat in the freezer. Now is the time that many deer hunters hang up their gear and begin to dream about what the coming season might bring. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-hunter%20in%20winter-1.png?width=796&name=moss-hunter%20in%20winter-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-find-late-season-bucks) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [How to Find Late-Season Bucks](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-find-late-season-bucks) The late-season can be a feast or famine for many deer hunters across the country. Some hunters will experience ample opportunity, while others are left scratching their heads. What makes the difference? 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Make%20Killer%20Spicy%20Lime%20Venison%20Jerky-1.png?width=796&name=How%20to%20Make%20Killer%20Spicy%20Lime%20Venison%20Jerky-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-make-killer-spicy-lime-venison-jerky) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [How to Make Killer Spicy Lime Venison Jerky](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-make-killer-spicy-lime-venison-jerky) Venison jerky is handy, healthy, and super easy to make. It’s the perfect grab-n-go snack for the deer stand, duck blind, or hunting camp. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5%20Reasons%20You%E2%80%99ll%20Blow%20Your%20Shot%20on%20Opening%20Day-2.png?width=796&name=5%20Reasons%20You%E2%80%99ll%20Blow%20Your%20Shot%20on%20Opening%20Day-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/5-reasons-youll-blow-your-shot-on-opening-day) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [5 Reasons You’ll Blow Your Shot on Opening Day](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/5-reasons-youll-blow-your-shot-on-opening-day) Be aware of these 5 simple mistakes that could affect your hunting streak this deer season. Practice and know your equipment for proper shot placement. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4%20Reasons%20You%20Should%20Hunt%20Your%20Buck%20by%20Boat%20This%20Deer%20Season-1.png?width=796&name=4%20Reasons%20You%20Should%20Hunt%20Your%20Buck%20by%20Boat%20This%20Deer%20Season-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/4-reasons-you-should-hunt-your-buck-by-boat-this-deer-season) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [4 Reasons You Should Hunt Your Buck by Boat This Deer Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/4-reasons-you-should-hunt-your-buck-by-boat-this-deer-season) Learn the benefits of hunting your buck by boat this deer season. Hunters can experience greater land access, a stealthy approach, and more convenience. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5%20Pre-Season%20Fails%20Thatll%20Hurt%20Deer%20Hunters-1.png?width=796&name=5%20Pre-Season%20Fails%20Thatll%20Hurt%20Deer%20Hunters-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/5-pre-season-fails-thatll-hurt-deer-hunters) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [5 Pre-Season Fails That'll Hurt Deer Hunters](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/5-pre-season-fails-thatll-hurt-deer-hunters) With deer season approaching, hunters should wrap up pre-season chores before opening day. Ensure a safe hunting season by knowing what to look out for. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/case-Mossberg.png?width=796&name=case-Mossberg.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/what-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-with-a-gun) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [What You Need to Know Before Traveling with a Gun](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/what-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-with-a-gun) Learn of the rules and regulations for traveling with a gun and the importance of protecting it with a sturdy, high-quality case. 7 minute read First Prev [1](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [2](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/brodie-swisher/page/2) [3](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/brodie-swisher/page/3) [4](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/brodie-swisher/page/4) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/brodie-swisher/page/2) [Last](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/brodie-swisher/page/4) [Sign Up for Mossberg News and Updates](https://resources.mossberg.com/join) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MossbergCorp) [Twitter](https://www.x.com/mossberghunting) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/mossbergofficialsite) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mossberghunting) #### [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Handguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/handguns.html) - [Shotguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/shotguns.html) - [Rifles](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/rifles.html) - [Other](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/others.html) #### [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Parts](https://www.mossberg.com/parts.html) - [Shop By Schematic](https://www.mossberg.com/schematics/) - [Apparel](https://www.mossberg.com/apparel.html) - [Accessories](https://www.mossberg.com/gear.html) #### [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help) - [FAQ](https://www.mossberg.com/support/faqs) - [Contact us](https://www.mossberg.com/contact-us) - [Firearms Service Request](https://www.mossberg.com/service/request/index) - [Warranty Registration](https://www.mossberg.com/support/warranty-registration) - [Vintage Models](https://www.mossberg.com/support/vintage-models.html) - [Owner's Manuals](https://www.mossberg.com/support/owners-manuals) - [Recalls](https://www.mossberg.com/support/recalls) - [Privacy Center](https://www.mossberg.com/privacy-center) #### [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Product](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/military-le.html) - [Agency T&E](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/firearm-testing-evaluation) - [Distributors](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/distributors/) - [Service & Support](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/le-service-support) - [Armorer Training](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/armorer-training) #### Corporate - [About](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/about) - [Careers](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/careers) - [Safety](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/safety) - [Press Releases](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/press-releases) - [Media Kit](https://mossberg.app.box.com/s/gnjcxzwo3tws3dovf7cii4xzu52tbu2i) - [International](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/international) O.F. 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