--- title: The Mossberg Journal (21) 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 are trying multiple types of ammo brands to see which one shoots best! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-hunter%20in%20winter-1.png?width=796&name=moss-hunter%20in%20winter-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-find-late-season-bucks) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [How to Find Late-Season Bucks](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-find-late-season-bucks) The late-season can be a feast or famine for many deer hunters across the country. Some hunters will experience ample opportunity, while others are left scratching their heads. What makes the difference? 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/duckshot.png?width=796&name=duckshot.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-mossberg-international-silver-reserve-field-combo-12-20-gauge-over-under-the-perfect-shotgun-for-women) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [The Perfect Shotgun For Women](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-mossberg-international-silver-reserve-field-combo-12-20-gauge-over-under-the-perfect-shotgun-for-women) The Silver Reserve Field Combo 12/20 gauge is a perfect option for women, with traditional elegance and high functionality. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Duck-Hunting-Tips-for-Pre-Season-location-2.jpeg?width=796&name=Duck-Hunting-Tips-for-Pre-Season-location-2.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/sea-duck-hunting-in-maine-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-8) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Sea Duck Hunting in Maine | The Waterfowl Collective – Ep. 8](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/sea-duck-hunting-in-maine-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-8) The guys grab the Mossbergs and head to the coast in search of sea ducks! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-new%20duck%20hunting%20areas.png?width=796&name=moss-new%20duck%20hunting%20areas.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tips-to-choosing-new-duck-hunting-areas) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Tips To Choosing New Duck Hunting Areas](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tips-to-choosing-new-duck-hunting-areas) One can waste a lot of time and effort in areas that don’t sustain reasonable hunting. Here are a few tips to finding new locations and determining their hunting worth! 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-limits%20of%20ducks%20and%20geese.png?width=796&name=moss-limits%20of%20ducks%20and%20geese.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/limits-of-ducks-and-geese-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-7) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Limits of Ducks and Geese | The Waterfowl Collective Ep. 7](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/limits-of-ducks-and-geese-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-7) The guys head out to the field for a fun hunt filled with limits of ducks and geese! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/woman.png?width=796&name=woman.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/solo-elk-hunting) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Solo Elk Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/solo-elk-hunting) When it comes to being a woman hunting alone in the back country, find the courage and inspiration to give it a try! 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg-and-Mallards-2-768x432.png?width=796&name=Mossberg-and-Mallards-2-768x432.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-day-duck-limits-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-6) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Opening Day Duck Limits | The Waterfowl Collective – Ep. 6](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-day-duck-limits-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-6) It is opening day of New York's western zone and the guys head out to a public marsh. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Greenheads-and-Mossberg-Large-2.png?width=796&name=Greenheads-and-Mossberg-Large-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/northern-duck-opener-ep-5) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Northern Duck Opener | The Waterfowl Collective – Ep. 5](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/northern-duck-opener-ep-5) We head north for the Northern zone duck opener in New York. The hunting was tough, as well as the weather! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/springgoosehungerblind-2.png?width=796&name=springgoosehungerblind-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/quick-morning-goose-hunt-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-4) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Quick Morning Goose Hunt | The Waterfowl Collective - Ep. 4](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/quick-morning-goose-hunt-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-4) The guys head out for a quick morning goose hunt before heading to work. The hunt is fast and furious but quickly dies off, in typical September fashion! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Make%20Killer%20Spicy%20Lime%20Venison%20Jerky-1.png?width=796&name=How%20to%20Make%20Killer%20Spicy%20Lime%20Venison%20Jerky-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-make-killer-spicy-lime-venison-jerky) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [How to Make Killer Spicy Lime Venison Jerky](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-make-killer-spicy-lime-venison-jerky) Venison jerky is handy, healthy, and super easy to make. It’s the perfect grab-n-go snack for the deer stand, duck blind, or hunting camp. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/walktree.jpg?width=796&name=walktree.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/traffic-goose-hunt-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-3) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Traffic Goose Hunt | The Waterfowl Collective - Ep. 3](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/traffic-goose-hunt-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-3) The guys set up in a field that helps them catch more geese during their hunt. Their idea pays off as they end up successful in their goose hunt. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5%20Reasons%20You%E2%80%99ll%20Blow%20Your%20Shot%20on%20Opening%20Day-2.png?width=796&name=5%20Reasons%20You%E2%80%99ll%20Blow%20Your%20Shot%20on%20Opening%20Day-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/5-reasons-youll-blow-your-shot-on-opening-day) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [5 Reasons You’ll Blow Your Shot on Opening Day](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/5-reasons-youll-blow-your-shot-on-opening-day) Be aware of these 5 simple mistakes that could affect your hunting streak this deer season. Practice and know your equipment for proper shot placement. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpringGooseHunger.png?width=796&name=SpringGooseHunger.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/rainy-day-goose-hunt-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-2) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Rainy Day Goose Hunt | The Waterfowl Collective - Ep. 2](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/rainy-day-goose-hunt-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-2) Jon and the guys head up north for a goose hunt. Despite an early morning downpour, they soon get lucky and catch some geese! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-32-53-01-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-32-53-01-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-940-jm-pro-wins-2020-best-new-shotgun-award) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® 940™ JM Pro Wins 2020 Best New Shotgun Award](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-940-jm-pro-wins-2020-best-new-shotgun-award) O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. was honored with the 2020 Caliber Award in the “Best New Shotgun” category for the company’s 940 JM Pro competition shotgun. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpringGooseHunger.png?width=796&name=SpringGooseHunger.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/early-season-goose-hunting-in-new-york-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-1) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Early Season Goose Hunting in New York | The Waterfowl Collective - EP. 1](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/early-season-goose-hunting-in-new-york-the-waterfowl-collective-ep-1) The guys head up to New York for some action-packed goose hunting. Watch as they take on their first waterfowl catch of the season. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vote-for-the-Second-Amendment-2020-copy-300x150-2.jpeg?width=796&name=Vote-for-the-Second-Amendment-2020-copy-300x150-2.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/vote-be-heard-in-november) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) ## [Vote & Be Heard in November!](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/vote-be-heard-in-november) On November 3rd we head to the polls to cast our votes in the United States Presidential election, along with several US Senate and state elections. 1 minute read [First](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/1) [Prev](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/20) [19](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/19) [20](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/20) [21](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/21) [22](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/22) [23](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/23) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/22) [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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