--- title: The Mossberg Journal (17) 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. (17)" --- [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) [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-pintails.png?width=796&name=moss-pintails.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-whitetail-collective-pintails-geese-in-the-field) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Whitetail Collective | Pintails & Geese in the Field](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-whitetail-collective-pintails-geese-in-the-field) After getting hit with plenty of rain in New York, the boys head out first thing in the morning for a quick hunt. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-940%20pro%20turkey.png?width=796&name=moss-940%20pro%20turkey.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-releases-940-pro-turkey-autoloading-shotguns) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg Releases 940® Pro Turkey Autoloading Shotguns](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-releases-940-pro-turkey-autoloading-shotguns) Joining the line of high-performance autoloaders are two 940 Pro Turkey shotguns. These optics-ready packages are also customizable. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-mountain%20buck.png?width=796&name=moss-mountain%20buck.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-whitetail-collective-new-hampshire-mountain-buck) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Whitetail Collective | New Hampshire Mountain Buck](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-whitetail-collective-new-hampshire-mountain-buck) Six days in the stand can feel like an eternity, especially when you're in a rut. But Brett stays positive and soon enough, he's back in full swing. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-dusky%20grouse.png?width=796&name=moss-dusky%20grouse.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/high-mountain-dusky-grouse-hunting) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [High Mountain Dusky Grouse Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/high-mountain-dusky-grouse-hunting) Grouse season was a huge success in the Pike household this year. High mountain hunting for Blue Grouse (aka Dusky Grouse) is a family favorite. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-quick%20hunt%20on%20the%20pond.png?width=796&name=moss-quick%20hunt%20on%20the%20pond.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-quick-hunt-on-the-pond) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Waterfowl Collective | Quick Hunt on the Pond](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-quick-hunt-on-the-pond) The boys were invited by an old friend, Drew, to hit up a pond that has been holding some ducks and geese. After a quick morning hunt, they are rewarded with a mixed bag of Canada geese and mallards with a bonus band! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-stroganoff.png?width=796&name=moss-stroganoff.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/cooking-with-game-venison-stroganoff) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Cooking With Game | Venison Stroganoff](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/cooking-with-game-venison-stroganoff) I love cooking with wild game meat. It lends itself to all sorts of unique recipes, from gourmet, global dishes to good old comfort food, game is as versatile as it is flavorful. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-big%20buck%20in%20new%20hampshire.png?width=796&name=moss-big%20buck%20in%20new%20hampshire.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-whitetail-collective-big-buck-down-in-new-hampshire) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Whitetail Collective | Big Buck Down in New Hampshire](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-whitetail-collective-big-buck-down-in-new-hampshire) The boys head up to New Hampshire for some northern action and are welcomed by the season's first snowfall. Gear packed, hunt maps downloaded, and route planned out, they hit the hardwoods and prepare for the hunt. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20hunting%20in%20the%20rain.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20hunting%20in%20the%20rain.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-field-ducks-in-the-rain) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Waterfowl Collective | Field Ducks in the Rain](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-field-ducks-in-the-rain) With all the rain we've been having this year, the ducks have been hammering the muddy fields. Warm weather brings more pintails than normal and we have an awesome morning of shooting. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Ten%20Essentials%20To%20Bring%20On%20Your%20First%20Duck%20Hunt%20gun%202.png?width=796&name=moss-Ten%20Essentials%20To%20Bring%20On%20Your%20First%20Duck%20Hunt%20gun%202.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/ten-essentials-to-bring-on-your-first-duck-hunt) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Ten Essentials to Bring on Your First Duck Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/ten-essentials-to-bring-on-your-first-duck-hunt) The memories of a hunter’s first duck hunting trip are truly special. Regardless of the number of birds bagged, the experience of that first hunt will forever remain among the top. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-black%20bear.png?width=796&name=moss-black%20bear.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/black-bear-hunting-with-a-6.5-creedmoor) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Black Bear Hunting With a 6.5 Creedmoor](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/black-bear-hunting-with-a-6.5-creedmoor) Cody heads north to New Hampshire to try and harvest his first-ever black bear and after spending long days in the stand, he is rewarded with a beautiful black bear! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-introduction%20to%20hunting.png?width=796&name=moss-introduction%20to%20hunting.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-whitetail-collective-first-deer-with-the-mossberg-patriot) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Whitetail Collective | First Deer with the Mossberg Patriot](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-whitetail-collective-first-deer-with-the-mossberg-patriot) One of the greatest joys of hunting is getting to share the sport with your loved ones. Take a look at how Cody introduced his girlfriend Alyssa to the ins and outs of hunting and harvesting deer. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blind-Bags-768x576.png?width=796&name=Blind-Bags-768x576.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-rainy-day-duck-hunt) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Waterfowl Collective | Rainy Day Duck Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-rainy-day-duck-hunt) Rainy weather may turn some away, but around here, knowing how to make the best out of bad weather just comes with the territory. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-buck-1-1.png?width=796&name=moss-buck-1-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/biggest-trophy-on-a-solo-hunt) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Biggest Trophy on a Solo Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/biggest-trophy-on-a-solo-hunt) One of the best parts of a solo hunt is the opportunity to learn from mistakes and hone your skills. Its success or failure lies squarely on the shoulders of the hunter. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/doves-on-bag-1.png?width=796&name=doves-on-bag-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-duck-opener-mixed-bag) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Waterfowl Collective | Duck Opener Mixed Bag](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-duck-opener-mixed-bag) This week, the boys are headed to the northern zone for the 2021 duck opener. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Introducing%20the%20MC2sc%20Micro-Compact%20Semi-Auto-social.png?width=796&name=Introducing%20the%20MC2sc%20Micro-Compact%20Semi-Auto-social.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/introducing-the-mc2sc-micro-compact-semi-auto) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Introducing the MC2sc™ Micro-Compact Semi-Auto](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/introducing-the-mc2sc-micro-compact-semi-auto) Mossberg has expanded its popular MC2 lineup with a new micro-compact 9mm: the MC2sc™ Micro-Compact Semi-Auto 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2003.13.14.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2003.13.14.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/introducing-the-590s-pump-action-series) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Introducing the 590S™ Pump-Action Series](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/introducing-the-590s-pump-action-series) Introducing the 590S™ Pump-Action Series 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Goose-Pit-4-768x768.png?width=796&name=Goose-Pit-4-768x768.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-last-day-of-early-goose-season) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Waterfowl Collective | Last Day of Early Goose Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-last-day-of-early-goose-season) It is the last day of early goose season in New York. The guys head out to a field that they found the day prior. 1 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/the-waterfowl-collective-end-of-early-season-smash) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Waterfowl Collective | End of Early Season SMASH](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-end-of-early-season-smash) The boys are heading out to hunt a feed of geese they've had their eyes on for the past week. The geese come pouring in and it is non-stop action all morning! 1 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/the-waterfowl-collective-three-man-limit-of-teal) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The Waterfowl Collective | Three-Man Limit of Teal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-waterfowl-collective-three-man-limit-of-teal) Jon and Cody are still hunting in Nebraska for early-season teal. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WHITETAIL%20TECH%20TIP%20PICKING%20THE%20RIGHT%20RIFLE.png?width=796&name=WHITETAIL%20TECH%20TIP%20PICKING%20THE%20RIGHT%20RIFLE.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/whitetail-tech-tip-picking-the-right-rifle) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Whitetail Tech Tip | Picking the Right Rifle](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/whitetail-tech-tip-picking-the-right-rifle) Picking the right rifle for deer hunting can be intimidating. With all the different options out there, Brett goes over some things to consider when choosing what gun to get. 1 minute read [First](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/1) [Prev](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/16) [15](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/15) [16](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/16) [17](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/17) [18](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/18) [19](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/19) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/18) [Last](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/38) [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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