--- title: The Mossberg Journal | Jason Cruise (3) description: Jason Cruise is a published author and the host of Mossberg’s Rugged American Hunter series. 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Get tips on what to do and how to navigate challenging situations in the field. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Turkey%20Hunting%20When%20Turkeys%20Stop%20Gobbling.png?width=796&name=moss-Turkey%20Hunting%20When%20Turkeys%20Stop%20Gobbling.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-when-turkeys-stop-gobbling) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Hunting When Turkeys Stop Gobbling](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-when-turkeys-stop-gobbling) Up your turkey hunting with Cruise's expert strategies. Uncover two key insights to amp up your routine and confidence, even when the gobblers stay quiet. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Turkey%20Hunting%20Mastering%20The%20Set%20Up.png?width=796&name=moss-Turkey%20Hunting%20Mastering%20The%20Set%20Up.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-mastering-the-setup) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Hunting: Mastering the Set Up](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-mastering-the-setup) Turkey hunting success hinges on the setup. Small details yield significant results when approached thoughtfully. Even the finest turkey calling is futile if you're positioned where the Tom won't venture. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-WHY%20YOU%20ARE%20NOT%20TAGGING%20TURKEYS.png?width=796&name=moss-WHY%20YOU%20ARE%20NOT%20TAGGING%20TURKEYS.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-you-are-not-killing-turkeys) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Why You Are Not Tagging Turkeys](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-you-are-not-killing-turkeys) Discover spring turkey hunting challenges with Jason Cruise from Mossberg's Rugged American Hunter series. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20calling.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20calling.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/feed-calling) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Duck Feed Calling With Motion](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/feed-calling) Feed calling is not a terribly difficult duck call to master. This duck calling tip covers an often overlooked area in how to call ducks. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20calls.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20calls.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-calls-for-beginners) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [The Two Best Duck Calls For Beginners](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-calls-for-beginners) You can spend a ton of money buying duck calls that really never translate into killing ducks. Here's two types of duck calls every beginner should own. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20blind%20tips.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20blind%20tips.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-blind-plans) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Creative Duck Blind Plans: A Pit Blind Revolution](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-blind-plans) Finding duck blind plans that are creative can be tough. Building a pit blind has many approaches. This duck blind is truly genius and easy to create. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/elk-pack-out%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=elk-pack-out%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/prepare-for-elk-hunting) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Realistic Ways To Prepare For Elk Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/prepare-for-elk-hunting) In order to prepare for elk hunting, you're going to have to work for it. You're not a pro-athlete, so here's some elk hunting prep that is realistic. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Decoy-Spread-2.png?width=796&name=Decoy-Spread-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-decoys-mixed-spreads) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Duck Decoys: Why Mixed Spreads Just Work for Duck Decoy Strategy](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-decoys-mixed-spreads) Duck decoys for sale? Don't buy a ton of decoys to make your spread more realistic. This duck hunting video is all about mixing up duck decoys for success. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20Disrupted%20Turkey%20Hunts.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20Disrupted%20Turkey%20Hunts.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/disrupted-turkey-hunts) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Disrupted Turkey Hunts](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/disrupted-turkey-hunts) Join Jason Cruise as he shares valuable insights on bird hunting. From patience to using calls effectively, this content is a must-watch for all hunters. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20The%20Subtle%20Sabotage%20Jason%20with%20Turkey.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20The%20Subtle%20Sabotage%20Jason%20with%20Turkey.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-subtle-sabotage-are-you-making-this-mistake-as-a-turkey-hunter) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Subtle Sabotage: Are You Making This Mistake As A Turkey Hunter?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-subtle-sabotage-are-you-making-this-mistake-as-a-turkey-hunter) In this turkey hunting video, Jason Cruise covers the best tactics for approaching and calling turkeys. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-turkey-2.png?width=796&name=moss-turkey-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/locating-turkeys-with-shock-calls) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [How To Use Owl And Crow Calls For Turkey Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/locating-turkeys-with-shock-calls) Locating turkeys with shock calls is proven. Crow calls, hoot owl calls work for locating turkeys. Proven tips on using locator calls from veteran hunters. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fall%20turkey%20hunting.png?width=796&name=fall%20turkey%20hunting.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calling-mastering-the-cluck) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Turkey Calling: Mastering the Cluck](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calling-mastering-the-cluck) The turkey hunting world is full of turkey calling tips, but few are as misunderstood as the cluck; be sure and pay attention to context! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Late-Season-Turkey-Calling-group-2.png?width=796&name=Late-Season-Turkey-Calling-group-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mastering-the-slate-how-to-turkey-call) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Mastering the Slate: How to Turkey Call](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mastering-the-slate-how-to-turkey-call) This turkey calling video is designed to walk through how to master the finer points of making a slate call work for you. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOSS18003%20Turkey%20Sales-social-1.png?width=796&name=MOSS18003%20Turkey%20Sales-social-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-decoy-strategies-and-turkey-behavior) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Decoy Strategies: Going Beyond Turkey Calls](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-decoy-strategies-and-turkey-behavior) Cheap turkey decoys can work, but turkey decoys have evolved to a place where it is worth the cost to get effective decoys. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg-and-_410-Turkey-Head-2.png?width=796&name=Mossberg-and-_410-Turkey-Head-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-early-season-mossberg-30s-rugged-american-hunter-2) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Hunting Early Season – Mossberg 30s Rugged American Hunter](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-early-season-mossberg-30s-rugged-american-hunter-2) In this video, Jason Cruise, producer of Mossberg’s Rugged American Hunter, shares some insights on how to hunt early season turkeys. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-deer%20in%20trees%20copy.png?width=796&name=moss-deer%20in%20trees%20copy.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/shotgun-slug-barrel-deer-hunt) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Is A Shotgun Slug Barrel Your Best Deer Gun Option?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/shotgun-slug-barrel-deer-hunt) A slug barrel is your best "brush gun" for whitetails in dense cover. Here's why a deer shotgun may work far better for you than a rifle. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/treestand-view-2.png?width=796&name=treestand-view-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/treestand) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [The Best Kept Secret For Moving Your Treestand After The Season Starts](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/treestand) Treestand placement is critical, and even more worrisome is when you have to move it midseason. Here's a secret to win the battle. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-03-15-20-63-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-03-15-20-63-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/shock-collars) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Shock Collars: How To Train Hunting Dogs With Electronic Collars](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/shock-collars) Shock collars are fundamental to training a hunting dog. The problem is that shock collars can often be mismanaged or misused altogether. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Soil-Sample-2-1.png?width=796&name=Soil-Sample-2-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/food-plots-and-fertilizer) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Food Plots and Fertilizer: How to Prepare the Soil](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/food-plots-and-fertilizer) Food plots are heavily reliant on fertilizer. Here's some insight on how to prepare your food plots and the soil bed for maximum results. 8 minute read [First](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/jason-cruise/page/1) [Prev](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/jason-cruise/page/2) [1](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [2](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/jason-cruise/page/2) [3](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/jason-cruise/page/3) [4](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/jason-cruise/page/4) [5](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/jason-cruise/page/5) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/jason-cruise/page/4) [Last](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/jason-cruise/page/6) [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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