--- title: The Mossberg Journal (10) description: "Official blog from O.F. Mossberg & Sons: shotguns and rifles for hunting, sport shooting, home defense, tactical and law enforcement. Leader in firearms innovation since 1919. 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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/moss-Playing%20the%20Colorado%20Preference%20Point%20Game%20Pays%20Off%20Landscape.png?width=796&name=moss-Playing%20the%20Colorado%20Preference%20Point%20Game%20Pays%20Off%20Landscape.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/playing-the-colorado-preference-point-game-pays-off) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Playing the Colorado Preference Point Game Pays Off!](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/playing-the-colorado-preference-point-game-pays-off) To get a chance to hunt a true Colorado trophy unit can take 10-20 points. That equates to 10 to 20 years of waiting. But it's worth the wait. 3 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/moss-Garlic%20Butter%20Elk%20Steak%20Bites%20Dish-1.png?width=796&name=moss-Garlic%20Butter%20Elk%20Steak%20Bites%20Dish-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/garlic-butter-elk-steak-bites) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Garlic Butter Elk Steak Bites](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/garlic-butter-elk-steak-bites) These steak bites have tons of great flavor and work well with a nice Cabernet Sauvignon. I used elk here, but you can use any game meat you prefer. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20%20newfoundland%20moose.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20%20newfoundland%20moose.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/in-pin-pursuit-newfoundland-eastern-canadian-moose) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [In Pursuit: Newfoundland Eastern Canadian Moose](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/in-pin-pursuit-newfoundland-eastern-canadian-moose) Embark on an exhilarating adventure pursuing Eastern Canadian Moose in the awe-inspiring wilderness of Newfoundland. 3 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-%20%20last%20days%20of%20early%20duck%20season.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20%20last%20days%20of%20early%20duck%20season.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/two-bands-last-day-of-early-goose-season) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Two Bands | Last Day of Early Goose Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/two-bands-last-day-of-early-goose-season) The boys wrap up the early goose season with a fun two-man hunt and ended with two bands! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20%20check%20the%20crop.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20%20check%20the%20crop.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/check-the-crop) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Check the Crop](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/check-the-crop) Discover how examining a bird's crop can revolutionize your hunting strategy by revealing important insights into feeding patterns. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-bear%20hunt.png?width=796&name=moss-bear%20hunt.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/7-prc-a-work-of-art-or-more-of-the-same) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [7mm PRC – A Work of Art, or More of the Same?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/7-prc-a-work-of-art-or-more-of-the-same) Discover the 7 PRC cartridge, a balanced blend of 6.5 and 7.62mm rounds. Explore its shootability, energy delivery, and versatility for different shooting activities. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20best%20sub-1.png?width=796&name=moss%20best%20sub-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/bullshooters-reviews-mossberg-international-gold-reserve) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [BullShooters Reviews Mossberg International Gold Reserve](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/bullshooters-reviews-mossberg-international-gold-reserve) Join Jeff Johnston as he reviews the best over/under shotguns that cost less than a grand, including Mossberg's International Gold Reserve. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-vacuum%20sealing%20your%20game.png?width=796&name=moss-vacuum%20sealing%20your%20game.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/vacuum-sealing-your-game) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Vacuum Sealing Your Game](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/vacuum-sealing-your-game) For years we have processed our own game, spending late nights cutting, grinding wrapping, and labeling. However, over the last few years, I have come to prefer vacuum-sealing my game over paper wrap. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-early%20doe%20season.png?width=796&name=moss-early%20doe%20season.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/early-doe-season-with-mossberg-patriot-rifles) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Early Doe Season with Mossberg Patriot Rifles](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/early-doe-season-with-mossberg-patriot-rifles) The boys kick off the early doe season in New York with their Mossbergs. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20%206.5%20Creedmoor%20vs.%206.5%20PRC.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20%206.5%20Creedmoor%20vs.%206.5%20PRC.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/6.5-creedmoor-vs.-6.5-prc) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/6.5-creedmoor-vs.-6.5-prc) Ross gives us a rundown of the 6.5 Creedmoor versus the 6.5 PRC. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-tips%20for%20still%20hunting%20whitetails%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss-tips%20for%20still%20hunting%20whitetails%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tips-for-still-hunting-whitetails) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Tips For Still Hunting Whitetails](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tips-for-still-hunting-whitetails) Jon goes over some of the things he has learned over the past few years still hunting whitetails with a gun. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-goose%20pad%20thai%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss-goose%20pad%20thai%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/goose-pad-thai) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Goose Pad Thai](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/goose-pad-thai) This is an easy and healthy recipe that can be made with any game bird to become your new go-to.  2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20big%20buck%20new%20york.jpeg?width=796&name=moss%20-%20big%20buck%20new%20york.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/season-quest-for-a-buck-called-king) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Season Quest for a Buck Called King](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/season-quest-for-a-buck-called-king) Join Eric from Just Hunt Club as he spends the season chasing a big buck he called "King"! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20setting%20bigger%20spreads.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20setting%20bigger%20spreads.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/setting-bigger-spreads-for-migrating-geese) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Setting Bigger Spreads for Migrating Geese](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/setting-bigger-spreads-for-migrating-geese) Cody runs through some tips on how we set our spread when birds start to migrate! 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20%20Goose%20Hunting%20Opening%20Day.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20%20Goose%20Hunting%20Opening%20Day.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/goose-hunting-opening-day) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Goose Hunting Opening Day](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/goose-hunting-opening-day) We are back! We hit a field to kick off our 2023 Waterfowl Collective series with some New York goose hunting on opening day! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20Stag%20Kokkinisto%20dish.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20Stag%20Kokkinisto%20dish.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/stag-kokkinisto) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Stag Kokkinisto](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/stag-kokkinisto) Kokkinisto, a Greek beef stew, can be cooked with various game meats. 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