--- title: The Mossberg Journal | Joe Genzel description: Joe Genzel has been a writer and editor for over 15 years. He grew up chasing mallards and Canada geese on the Illinois River with his father and continues to pursue his passion for the birds as the associate editor of Wildfowl and Gun Dog Magazines. --- [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 Joe Genzel: ## Posts by Joe Genzel: [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_5835-2%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=IMG_5835-2%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/to-kill-an-eastern-turkey) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [To Kill an Eastern Turkey: One Tough Tom](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/to-kill-an-eastern-turkey) There is nothing more difficult in all of bird hunting than killing an educated eastern turkey, but I’ve picked up some successful tactics. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cooking-waterfowl-hunting-2%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=cooking-waterfowl-hunting-2%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-your-own-food) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Hunting Your Own Food: The Waterfowl Edition](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-your-own-food) Hunting your own food is an extremely overlooked reality of hunting. Pick up a few recipes and tips to prep your waterfowl for a tasty meal. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSCN0306-2%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=DSCN0306-2%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/public-land-hunting-essentials) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Public Land Hunting Essentials](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/public-land-hunting-essentials) Shooting limits of greenheads on public land is tough enough. You’re contending with pressured birds, the weather, maybe an early-morning boat race, and every hunter in the marsh high-balling (and a few sky-busting) any flock in sight. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ducks-at-BlueBank-2-1%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=Ducks-at-BlueBank-2-1%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-hunting-states-for-mallard-maniacs) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Top 5 Duck Hunting States for Mallard Maniacs](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-hunting-states-for-mallard-maniacs) I’ll save the clichés of locked wings and feet down and get right to it. These are the 5 best states to snag a strap full of mallards. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-ducks%20and%20guns%20copy.png?width=796&name=moss-ducks%20and%20guns%20copy.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-hunting-tips-for-pre-season) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Duck Hunting Tips for Pre-Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-hunting-tips-for-pre-season) The hardest workers in this sport are the ones who have more success season after season. Here are some duck hunting tips to get you started. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hunting-in-canada-collage-2%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=hunting-in-canada-collage-2%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-in-canada) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Hunting in Canada: The Right Way](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-in-canada) Hunting in Canada can be one of the most amazing experiences of your life, but only if you do it the right way, and it begins an ends with respect. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/teal-hunting-scouting-2%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=teal-hunting-scouting-2%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/early-season-teal-hunting-tips) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Early-Season Teal Hunting Tips](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/early-season-teal-hunting-tips) Here are several teal hunting tips to get you started for some early season birds. 4 minute read [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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