--- title: The Mossberg Journal (18) 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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The guys hook up with friend Hunter and head to a field that he scouted the night prior. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-07-05-38-98-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-07-05-38-98-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/first-goose-hunt-with-the-940-pro-waterfowl) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [First Goose Hunt with the 940® Pro Waterfowl](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/first-goose-hunt-with-the-940-pro-waterfowl) First Goose Hunt with the 940® Pro Waterfowl 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-series%20overview%20940%20pro%20waterfowl.png?width=796&name=moss-series%20overview%20940%20pro%20waterfowl.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-940-pro-waterfowl) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – 940 Pro Waterfowl](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-940-pro-waterfowl) New 940 Pro Autoloaders. Inside, you will find a durable gas system that allows for up to 1500 rounds between cleanings and a host of other amazing features. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOSSBERG%20AUTOLOADING%20SHOTGUNS%20THE%20940%C2%AE%20PRO%20Field.png?width=796&name=MOSSBERG%20AUTOLOADING%20SHOTGUNS%20THE%20940%C2%AE%20PRO%20Field.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-autoloading-shotguns-940-pro-field) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg Autoloading Shotguns | 940® Pro Field](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-autoloading-shotguns-940-pro-field) Mossberg is expanding its family of 940 autoloading shotguns with the release of a 940 Pro Field 12 gauge offering, bringing the same durability, reliability, and versatility to hunters. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-blog-waterfowl-2.png?width=796&name=moss-blog-waterfowl-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-autoloading-shotguns-the-940-pro-waterfowl-series) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg Autoloading Shotguns | The 940® Pro Waterfowl Series](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-autoloading-shotguns-the-940-pro-waterfowl-series) Mossberg Autoloading Shotguns | The 940® Pro Waterfowl Series 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WHITETAIL%20TECH%20TIP%20MOSSBERG%20PATRIOT%20REVEIW.png?width=796&name=WHITETAIL%20TECH%20TIP%20MOSSBERG%20PATRIOT%20REVEIW.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/whitetail-tech-tip-mossberg-patriot-review) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Whitetail Tech Tip | Mossberg Patriot Review](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/whitetail-tech-tip-mossberg-patriot-review) Curious to know Brett Joy's four criteria he uses to grade a rifle based on the hunting he does? Check out his review of his rifle of choice this past season. 1 minute read [![deer hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RifleElk_23-27.webp?width=796&name=RifleElk_23-27.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/whitetail-tech-tip-choosing-the-right-caliber-rifle) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Whitetail Tech Tip | Choosing the Right Caliber Rifle](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/whitetail-tech-tip-choosing-the-right-caliber-rifle) Whitetail Tech Tip | Choosing the Right Caliber Rifle 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-07-33-31-91-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-07-33-31-91-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-york-gobbler-down-spring-collective) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [New York Gobbler Down | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-york-gobbler-down-spring-collective) New York Gobbler Down | Spring Collective 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-01-55-28-98-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-01-55-28-98-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/what-to-pack-in-your-emergency-scouting-kit) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [What to Pack in Your Emergency Scouting Kit](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/what-to-pack-in-your-emergency-scouting-kit) Hitting the backcountry with some glass is a great way to pass the time until the season opener. That said, caution should be taken any time you hit the remote reaches of the wilderness.  2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-05-17-13-41-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-05-17-13-41-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/from-tundra-to-table-quick-and-easy-ptarmigan-pitas) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [From Tundra to Table - Quick and Easy Ptarmigan Pitas!](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/from-tundra-to-table-quick-and-easy-ptarmigan-pitas) Some beautiful ptarmigan breasts and our ingredients are on standby! Hunting is my passion, for sure. But I also love to cook. Luckily, there’s a lot of crossover. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-56-30-54-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-56-30-54-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/rainy-morning-gobbler-down-in-new-hampshire-spring-collective) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Rainy Morning Gobbler Down in New Hampshire | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/rainy-morning-gobbler-down-in-new-hampshire-spring-collective) Rainy Morning Gobbler Down in New Hampshire | Spring Collective 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2001.10.31.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2001.10.31.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/crazy-new-hampshire-turkey-hunts-spring-collective) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Crazy New Hampshire Turkey Hunts | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/crazy-new-hampshire-turkey-hunts-spring-collective) After the first few days of New Hampshire's turkey season being incredibly windy and tough hunting, we head back out in hopes to roost a bird. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2003.18.54.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2003.18.54.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/massachusetts-turkey-hunts-spring-collective) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Massachusetts Turkey Hunts | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/massachusetts-turkey-hunts-spring-collective) Massachusetts Turkey Hunts | Spring Collective 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2005.27.52.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2005.27.52.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-hampshire-opening-day-gobbler-spring-collective) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [New Hampshire Opening Day Gobbler | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-hampshire-opening-day-gobbler-spring-collective) It's opening day of turkey season in New Hampshire. The weather is not cooperating the way we would have liked and it makes it near impossible to roost birds the night prior. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-03-41-48-15-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-03-41-48-15-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/kentucky-public-land-longbeard-spring-collective) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Kentucky Public Land Longbeard | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/kentucky-public-land-longbeard-spring-collective) After a successful trip to Virginia, the guys head to Kentucky for the opener.  1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-03-44-09-39-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-03-44-09-39-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/final-days-in-virginia-with-zach-from-the-hunting-public-spring-collective) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Final Days in Virginia with Zach from The Hunting Public | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/final-days-in-virginia-with-zach-from-the-hunting-public-spring-collective) After a hot start in the hills of Virginia, the birds start to taper off and the hunting gets a little more difficult every day. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2003.37.32.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2003.37.32.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-call-turkeys-on-roost-spring-collective) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [How to Call Turkeys On Roost | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-call-turkeys-on-roost-spring-collective) How to Call Turkeys On Roost | Spring Collective 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-04-39-14-78-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-04-39-14-78-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/a-first-merriam-one-shot-one-flop) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [A First Merriam | One Shot, One Flop](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/a-first-merriam-one-shot-one-flop) My daughter, Haydyn, had not yet gotten her first turkey. And believe me, it hasn’t been for lack of effort on her behalf! Suffice it to say, turkeys are just jerks! 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-hardwoods%20gobbler%20in%20virginia.png?width=796&name=moss-hardwoods%20gobbler%20in%20virginia.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hardwoods-gobbler-in-virginia-spring-collective) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Hardwoods Gobbler in Virginia | Spring Collective](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hardwoods-gobbler-in-virginia-spring-collective) We are still chasing birds in Virginia and the action hasn't slowed down! 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