--- title: The Mossberg Journal (23) 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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Brett Joy and Jason Dubois hunt Ohio with good friend Jared Hawkins. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2004.08.32.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2004.08.32.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/spring-collective-camping-on-public-land-boat-in-turkey-hunt-ep-2) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Mossberg's Spring Collective: Camping on Public Land & Boat-In Turkey Hunt – Ep. 2](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/spring-collective-camping-on-public-land-boat-in-turkey-hunt-ep-2) Jon Lewis heads down to Tennessee with friend Adam Barker, getting an early start to their 2020 season in hopes of bagging a long beard on public land. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fall%20turkey%20hunting.png?width=796&name=fall%20turkey%20hunting.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calling-mastering-the-cluck) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Turkey Calling: Mastering the Cluck](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calling-mastering-the-cluck) The turkey hunting world is full of turkey calling tips, but few are as misunderstood as the cluck; be sure and pay attention to context! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Late-Season-Turkey-Calling-group-2.png?width=796&name=Late-Season-Turkey-Calling-group-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mastering-the-slate-how-to-turkey-call) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Mastering the Slate: How to Turkey Call](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mastering-the-slate-how-to-turkey-call) This turkey calling video is designed to walk through how to master the finer points of making a slate call work for you. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-02-59-57-73-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-02-59-57-73-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/spring-collective-scouting-for-turkeys-shotgun-patterning-tips-ep-1) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Spring Collective: Scouting for Turkeys & Shotgun Patterning Tips - Ep. 1](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/spring-collective-scouting-for-turkeys-shotgun-patterning-tips-ep-1) Mossberg's new series, "Spring Collective", follows a hardcore group of northeastern turkey hunters as they showcase turkey hunting diversity. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOSS18003%20Turkey%20Sales-social-1.png?width=796&name=MOSS18003%20Turkey%20Sales-social-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-decoy-strategies-and-turkey-behavior) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Decoy Strategies: Going Beyond Turkey Calls](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-decoy-strategies-and-turkey-behavior) Cheap turkey decoys can work, but turkey decoys have evolved to a place where it is worth the cost to get effective decoys. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/posted-sign.png?width=796&name=posted-sign.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/5-tips-for-getting-permission-to-hunt-on-private-land) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [5 Tips For Getting Permission to Hunt on Private Land](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/5-tips-for-getting-permission-to-hunt-on-private-land) If you have access to it, you are blessed. But if you don’t have private land access, you should do your best to change that. Here's how... 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/YHgo86vZRda4pJOGBrEoSQ-2.png?width=796&name=YHgo86vZRda4pJOGBrEoSQ-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/a-womans-perspective-to-choosing-a-turkey-hunting-outfitter) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [A Woman's Perspective to Choosing a Turkey Hunting Outfitter](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/a-womans-perspective-to-choosing-a-turkey-hunting-outfitter) As with booking anything, doing your homework will pay out in spades when it comes to selecting an outfitter for your turkey hunt. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-cleaning%20your%20shotgun-1.png?width=796&name=moss-cleaning%20your%20shotgun-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/940cleaning) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Mossberg 940 - Complete Cleaning and Disassembly with Jerry Miculek](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/940cleaning) This instructional video shows an in-depth look at how to perform essential servicing and cleaning procedures on the Mossberg 940 platform shotgun. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Antelope-2019-2.png?width=796&name=Antelope-2019-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/quick-tips-for-tenderizing-wild-game) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Quick Tips for Tenderizing Wild Game](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/quick-tips-for-tenderizing-wild-game) While wild game is naturally going to be tougher. Here are a few things hunters can do to help improve the toughness of some of those cuts. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Top%20Turkey%20Gear%20for%202020-boys%20with%20turkey.png?width=796&name=Top%20Turkey%20Gear%20for%202020-boys%20with%20turkey.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/top-turkey-gear-for-2020) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Top Turkey Gear for 2020](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/top-turkey-gear-for-2020) The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Show in Nashville, TN showcased the best in the world for turkey hunting. Here’s a look at our top picks for 2020 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg-and-_410-Turkey-Head-2.png?width=796&name=Mossberg-and-_410-Turkey-Head-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-early-season-mossberg-30s-rugged-american-hunter-2) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Hunting Early Season – Mossberg 30s Rugged American Hunter](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-early-season-mossberg-30s-rugged-american-hunter-2) In this video, Jason Cruise, producer of Mossberg’s Rugged American Hunter, shares some insights on how to hunt early season turkeys. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fall%20turkey%20hunting%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=fall%20turkey%20hunting%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-season-field-safety) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Turkey Season Field Safety](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-season-field-safety) Turkey hunting is fun, but care and caution must be taken seriously. Here are a few quick tips to ensure you have a safe and fun spring turkey season. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TAr5ieGcSVeYNr6ucdPqmg-2.png?width=796&name=TAr5ieGcSVeYNr6ucdPqmg-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/fall-turkey-hunting-with-a-rifle) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Fall Turkey Hunting with a Rifle](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/fall-turkey-hunting-with-a-rifle) Fall turkey hunting can have its challenges. The birds are not as responsive to calls, thus locating them is somewhat difficult. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/xmWcGrwQTkOS3XSw3TY3tA-2%20copy.png?width=796&name=xmWcGrwQTkOS3XSw3TY3tA-2%20copy.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/what-to-consider-when-purchasing-your-first-shotgun) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [What to Consider When Purchasing Your First Shotgun](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/what-to-consider-when-purchasing-your-first-shotgun) If you are new to the shotgun buying experience, here are a few tips to help guide you through the process and purchase shotgun that is just for you. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mule-Deer-Hunting-Family.png?width=796&name=Mule-Deer-Hunting-Family.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/quick-tips-to-field-judge-your-mule-deer) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Quick Tips To Field Judge Your Mule Deer](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/quick-tips-to-field-judge-your-mule-deer) Some quick tips on how to determine if the mule deer you're watching is the animal you wish to harvest this year 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Diane-Buck-2.png?width=796&name=Diane-Buck-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-introduce-your-wife-to-hunting) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [How to Introduce Your Wife to Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-introduce-your-wife-to-hunting) Women are among the fastest growing group of hunters to hit the woods these days. Here’s a short list on how to introduce your wife to hunting. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-30-05-49-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-30-05-49-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-expands-handgun-line-with-mc2c-compact-9mm-pistol) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Expands Handgun Line with MC2c™ Compact 9mm Pistol](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-expands-handgun-line-with-mc2c-compact-9mm-pistol) Mossberg is announcing: the MC2c (compact) 9mm pistol. All MC2c models come with 13-round flush & 15-round extended coated-steel magazines. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-series%20overview%20mc2c.png?width=796&name=moss-series%20overview%20mc2c.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-mc2c) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – MC2c](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-mc2c) After the phenomenal success of the MC1sc®, Mossberg is again using its design and engineering prowess to build a feature-rich, compact handgun… the MC2c®. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-940%20jm%20pro%20competition%20shotgun.png?width=796&name=moss-940%20jm%20pro%20competition%20shotgun.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-introduces-new-940-autoloading-competition-shotgun-platform) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Introduces New 940™ Autoloading Competition Shotgun Platform](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-introduces-new-940-autoloading-competition-shotgun-platform) O.F. 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