The Mossberg Journal

Turkey hunting video breaks down a scenario where a bird gobbled but never committed, and why recognizing that early helped us kill a different bird quick.

In this turkey hunting video, we break down how to think differently when setting up on a gobbler, how hunting pressure shapes turkey behavior, and why positioning your first call in an unexpected way can completely change the outcome of a hunt. Most turkey hunters focus on what they’re saying—but...

Your Setup Is Probably Why You’re Not Killing Turkeys Most turkey hunters focus on just getting hidden, but that’s not what always kills birds. Success in turkey hunting is won or lost during the setup.

What a perfect turkey hunt looks like. Have you ever taken your grandma turkey hunting? This might be the most perfect turkey hunt we've ever captured.

Movement flares ducks faster than bad calling. Learn why total stillness in the blind is the key to finishing committed mallards consistently.

Movement flares ducks faster than bad calling. Learn why total stillness in the blind is the key to finishing committed mallards consistently.

Movement flares ducks faster than bad calling. Learn why total stillness in the blind is the key to finishing committed mallards consistently.

Stop burning your best duck spots. Learn why shooting into big late-season flocks educates birds fast—and how restraint keeps roosts alive longer.

This late season duck hunting video proves why mid-day scouting is critical. Learn how cold weather changes duck feeding behavior.

Discover essential late season duck hunting strategies to beat frozen conditions, pressured birds, and tough weather, when the biggest rewards await.

Learn how to hunt Canada geese in deep snow without a blind using white suits, smart decoy placement, and concealment tactics that keep birds finishing.

Late-season whitetail hunting is a different game, especially when snow, extreme cold, and hunting pressure all collide.

All-day sits during the whitetail rut rarely pay off. But when they do, it’s often at midday. A Vermont rut hunt proves that patience, comfort, and positioning make all the difference.

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.

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.

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

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.