--- title: The Mossberg Journal (14) 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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They craft a new strategy to guarantee a successful hunt. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20big%20rifle%20buck%20down%20in%20new%20hampshire.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20big%20rifle%20buck%20down%20in%20new%20hampshire.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/big-rifle-buck-down-in-new-hampshire) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Big Rifle Buck Down in New Hampshire](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/big-rifle-buck-down-in-new-hampshire) Henry hits the woods for rifle season in New Hampshire and gets a shot at one of his target bucks! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20venison%20lasagna.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20venison%20lasagna.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/venison-lasagna) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Venison Lasagna](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/venison-lasagna) Looking for a super hearty meal to feed the masses? This is it! Lasagna is such a perfect winter meal: rich and delicious! 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%C2%AE%20Adds%20940%C2%AE%20Pro%20Tactical%20Holosun%C2%AE%20Micro%20Dot%20Combo.jpg?width=796&name=Mossberg%C2%AE%20Adds%20940%C2%AE%20Pro%20Tactical%20Holosun%C2%AE%20Micro%20Dot%20Combo.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-adds-940-pro-tactical-holosun-micro-dot-combo) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Adds 940® Pro Tactical Holosun® Micro Dot Combo](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-adds-940-pro-tactical-holosun-micro-dot-combo) Joining the 940 Pro Tactical Optic-Ready autoloading shotgun family is a micro dot-equipped version. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20opening%20day%20deer%20hunting%20in%20new%20york.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20opening%20day%20deer%20hunting%20in%20new%20york.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-weekend-deer-hunting-in-new-york) ## [Opening Weekend Deer Hunting in New York](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-weekend-deer-hunting-in-new-york) The boys have gone out for one of their favorite weekends of the year: Opening day of New York rifle season. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%C2%AE%20Brings%20SA-20%20and%20SA-28%20Shotguns%20to%20Turkey%20Line-Up%20(1).jpg?width=796&name=Mossberg%C2%AE%20Brings%20SA-20%20and%20SA-28%20Shotguns%20to%20Turkey%20Line-Up%20(1).jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-brings-sa-20-and-sa-28-shotguns-to-turkey-line-up) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Brings SA-20 and SA-28 Shotguns to Turkey Line-Up](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-brings-sa-20-and-sa-28-shotguns-to-turkey-line-up) Mossberg is pleased to offer three new turkey guns to expand the SA-Series of autoloaders. 6 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/Mossberg%C2%AE%20Adds%20Optic-Ready%20500%C2%AE%20and%20835%C2%AE%20Pump-Actions%20to%20Turkey%20Line.jpg?width=796&name=Mossberg%C2%AE%20Adds%20Optic-Ready%20500%C2%AE%20and%20835%C2%AE%20Pump-Actions%20to%20Turkey%20Line.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-adds-optic-ready-500-and-835-pump-actions-to-turkey-line) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Adds Optic-Ready 500® and 835® Pump-Actions to Turkey Line](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-adds-optic-ready-500-and-835-pump-actions-to-turkey-line) Mossberg is pleased to offer the latest Hornady® Precision Rifle Cartridge, 7mm PRC, in its series of Patriot Predator bolt-action rifles. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20Freelancing%20Wyoming%20in%20Search%20of%20Antelope-1.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20Freelancing%20Wyoming%20in%20Search%20of%20Antelope-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/freelancing-wyoming-in-search-of-antelope) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Freelancing Wyoming in Search of Antelope](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/freelancing-wyoming-in-search-of-antelope) Jake and Cody head west in search of Wyoming Antelope. They overcome the challenges they face and start what is going to be a trip they will never forget! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20Why%20You%20Should%20Take%20Off%20Your%20Sling%20When%20Rifle%20Hunting.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20Why%20You%20Should%20Take%20Off%20Your%20Sling%20When%20Rifle%20Hunting.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-you-should-take-off-your-sling-when-rifle-hunting) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Why You Should Take Off Your Sling When Rifle Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-you-should-take-off-your-sling-when-rifle-hunting) September season is winding down and the migrators are starting to push. We head out and have a heck of a hunt on the first migrators of the year! 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20season%20opener%202022%20feat%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20season%20opener%202022%20feat%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/2022-duck-opener) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [2022 Duck Opener](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/2022-duck-opener) It's opening weekend of duck season and the boys head out to a few public spots to kick things off. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Cooking%20With%20Mergansers%20Dish.png?width=796&name=moss-Cooking%20With%20Mergansers%20Dish.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/cooking-with-mergansers) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Cooking With Mergansers](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/cooking-with-mergansers) The secret to cooking mergansers simply lies in utilizing good recipes. Nothing more. Nothing less. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20Opening%20Day%20of%20Rifle%20Season%20in%20New%20York.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20Opening%20Day%20of%20Rifle%20Season%20in%20New%20York.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-day-of-rifle-season-in-new-york) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Opening Day of Rifle Season in New York](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-day-of-rifle-season-in-new-york) Brett heads to the Adirondacks for the opening day of rifle season. The guys still hunt into an area that they found last year while tracking. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20First%20Migrators%20of%20the%20Year%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss%20First%20Migrators%20of%20the%20Year%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/first-migrators-of-the-year) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [First Migrators of the Year](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/first-migrators-of-the-year) September season is winding down and the migrators are starting to push. We head out and have a heck of a hunt on the first migrators of the year! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-.350%20Legend%20vs.%20.450%20Bushmaster%20feat%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss-.350%20Legend%20vs.%20.450%20Bushmaster%20feat%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/350-legend-vs-450-bushmaster) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [.350 Legend vs. .450 Bushmaster](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/350-legend-vs-450-bushmaster) Brett goes over the pros and cons of the .350 Legend and the .450 Bushmaster to help you decide which one is best for your hunting style! 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Bear%20Hunting%20with%20a%20Mossberg%20Patriot%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss-Bear%20Hunting%20with%20a%20Mossberg%20Patriot%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/bear-hunting-with-a-mossberg-patriot) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Bear Hunting with a Mossberg Patriot](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/bear-hunting-with-a-mossberg-patriot) Join Just Hunt Club as they embark on a thrilling bear-hunting adventure in New Hampshire, aiming for Grandma's first black bear. Check out their successful tactics on public lands in the Northeast. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20Wins%20Caliber%20Award%20for%20Best%20New%20Shotgun%20v3.png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20Wins%20Caliber%20Award%20for%20Best%20New%20Shotgun%20v3.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-wins-caliber-award-for-best-new-shotgun) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg Wins Caliber Award for Best New Shotgun](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-wins-caliber-award-for-best-new-shotgun) The Mossberg 940® Pro Turkey Optic-Ready autoloading shotgun was awarded the 2022 Caliber Award for the “Best New Shotgun.” 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-goose%20hunting%20in%20new%20york%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss-goose%20hunting%20in%20new%20york%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/canada-goose-hunting-in-new-york) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Canada Goose Hunting in New York](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/canada-goose-hunting-in-new-york) The crew finds another great feed. They head out for some Canada goose hunting in New York! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOSSBERG%C2%AE%20ADDS%207MM%20PRC%20TO%20PATRIOTtm%20PREDATOR%20BOLT-ACTION%20SERIES-v2.png?width=796&name=MOSSBERG%C2%AE%20ADDS%207MM%20PRC%20TO%20PATRIOTtm%20PREDATOR%20BOLT-ACTION%20SERIES-v2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-adds-7mm-prc-to-patriot-predator-bolt-action-series) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Adds 7mm PRC to Patriot™ Predator Bolt-Action Series](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-adds-7mm-prc-to-patriot-predator-bolt-action-series) Mossberg is pleased to offer the latest Hornady® Precision Rifle Cartridge, 7mm PRC, in its series of Patriot Predator bolt-action rifles. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20goose%20season%20opener%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20goose%20season%20opener%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/goose-season-opener) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Goose Season Opener](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/goose-season-opener) We are back at it for New York's early goose season. 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