--- title: The Mossberg Journal (3) 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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How to Match Your Rifle to Your Hunting Terrain](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/stop-missing-deer-how-to-match-your-rifle-to-your-hunting-terrain) Why a 100–200 yard zero is ideal for open country • How different calibers and ballistics impact your point of impact • Why timber hunters may prefer a 100-yard or even 50-yard zero • How to pick the right zero based on YOUR hunting style 1 minute read [![Watch This Buck Rattled In](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(48).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(48).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/watch-this-buck-rattled-in-deer-hunting) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Watch This Buck Rattled In | Deer Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/watch-this-buck-rattled-in-deer-hunting) Unlock the secrets of buck psychology. Learn when and how to rattle and grunt to trigger real responses and take control of your hunt this rut season. 2 minute read [![Goose Pastrami Recipe for Wild Game](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480-1.png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/field-to-table-easy-goose-pastrami-recipe-for-wild-game) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Field to Table: Easy Goose Pastrami Recipe for Wild Game](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/field-to-table-easy-goose-pastrami-recipe-for-wild-game) Learn how to turn your waterfowl harvest into the best wild game pastrami using this simple, field-to-table method. 1 minute read [![Finding Ducks in Drought Conditions](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(47).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(47).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/finding-ducks-in-drought-conditions) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Finding Ducks in Drought Conditions](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/finding-ducks-in-drought-conditions) We break down the critical changes in waterfowl migration and behavior during the early season, especially when the weather is warm and water is scarce. 2 minute read [![ 3 FACTS You NEED to Know Before Buying a Deer Hunting Farm](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(45).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(45).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/3-facts-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-deer-hunting-farm) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [3 Facts You Need to Know Before Buying a Deer Hunting Farm](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/3-facts-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-deer-hunting-farm) We finally closed on our hunting farm! Brett shares the top three factors to consider when buying deer hunting land—age structure, diversity, and access. 1 minute read [![Best Food Sources to Target Mature Bucks](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(46).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(46).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/best-food-sources-to-target-mature-bucks) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Best Food Sources to Target Mature Bucks](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/best-food-sources-to-target-mature-bucks) Unlock early season whitetail hunting success! Learn how to find key food sources, pattern bucks, and tag a mature deer before the rut begins. 1 minute read [![3 Keys to October Deer Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(44).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(44).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/3-keys-to-october-deer-hunting) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [3 Keys to October Deer Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/3-keys-to-october-deer-hunting) Break the myth of the October Lull. Learn how food, scrapes, and cold fronts can help you find and hunt mature bucks during mid-October. 2 minute read [![Hunting Dog Fail Most Duck Hunters Make](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(43).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(43).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-dog-fail-most-duck-hunters-make) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Hunting Dog Fail That Most Duck Hunters Make](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-dog-fail-most-duck-hunters-make) Training a hunting retriever is about more than just fetching; it's about harnessing their natural abilities, and the most crucial one is their sense of smell 2 minute read [![Don’t Rush the Hunt! Why Observation Sits Work in Early Season Deer Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(1).jpg?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(1).jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-observation-sits-work-in-early-season-deer-hunting) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Why Observation Sits Work in Early Season Deer Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-observation-sits-work-in-early-season-deer-hunting) Stop spooking big bucks! Discover why scouting from an observation post beats walking the woods—maximize your deer hunting success without burning spots. 2 minute read [![Black Bear Hunt with 6.5 Creedmoor](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(42).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(42).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-patriot-in-action-black-bear-hunt) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Mossberg Patriot In Action | Black Bear Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-patriot-in-action-black-bear-hunt) Experience a Northeast black bear hunt with the Mossberg Patriot 6.5 Creedmoor & PRC. Suppressed accuracy, smooth action, and ethical performance 2 minute read [![Why Deer with EHD Seek Water](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480.jpg?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-deer-with-ehd-seek-water) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Why Deer with EHD Seek Water](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-deer-with-ehd-seek-water) Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) hits white-tailed deer each late summer, causing fever, swelling, and sudden die-offs near water sources. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20Good%20Hunting%20Buddy%204.jpg?width=796&name=A%20Good%20Hunting%20Buddy%204.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/a-good-hunting-buddy) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [A Good Hunting Buddy](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/a-good-hunting-buddy) What defines a good hunting buddy? Public land hunting or private land hunting: Hunting is always better with a buddy. We asked several hunters across the US to define a good hunting buddy. The answers are hilarious and, well, raw at the same time. 2 minute read [![6.5 PRC Deer Rifle From Tree Saddle Set Up](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(41).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(41).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/6.5-prc-deer-rifle-from-tree-saddle-set-up) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [6.5 PRC Deer Rifle From Tree Saddle Set Up](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/6.5-prc-deer-rifle-from-tree-saddle-set-up) Whether you like Tethrd Saddles, Trophyline Saddles, or Latitude Saddle Systems, or any other type of saddles for deer hunting, there's no question many hunters are moving to a saddle stand for deer hunting. 2 minute read [![How Mossberg 500/590 Pump-Action Shotguns Work](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(40).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(40).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-mossberg-500-590-pump-action-shotguns-work) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [How Mossberg 500/590 Pump-Action Shotguns Work](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-mossberg-500-590-pump-action-shotguns-work) Ever wondered how a pump-action shotgun actually works? This in-depth 3D animation covers the internal operation of all moving parts during the firing sequence of Mossberg 500 and 590 pump-action shotguns. 1 minute read [![Perfecting Your Grip](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(39).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(39).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/perfecting-your-grip-mossberg-mc2c) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Perfecting Your Grip:   Mossberg MC2c](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/perfecting-your-grip-mossberg-mc2c) Proper pistol grip is fundamental to accurate shooting and safe firearm handling. The grip serves as the primary interface between shooter and weapon, directly affecting control, accuracy, and follow-up shot capability. 1 minute read [![Why Shotgun Red Dots Make Sense](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(38).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(38).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-shotgun-red-dots-make-sense) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Why Shotgun Red Dots Make Sense](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/why-shotgun-red-dots-make-sense) A red dot optic transforms a tactical shotgun from a close-range weapon into a versatile, precision tool suitable for various scenarios. 1 minute read [![How to Draw from Concealed Carry](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(37).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(37).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-draw-from-concealed-carry) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [How to Draw from Concealed Carry](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-draw-from-concealed-carry) Learn essential techniques to draw a handgun safely and fast. Master grip, stance, and smooth draw stroke. Avoid common mistakes. Train effectively. 2 minute read [![Reduce Recoil When Shooting A Tactical Shotgun](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(35).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(35).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/reduce-recoil-when-shooting-a-tactical-shotgun) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Reduce Recoil When Shooting a Tactical Shotgun](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/reduce-recoil-when-shooting-a-tactical-shotgun) The push-pull technique is an effective method for managing shotgun recoil by creating opposing forces that help stabilize the gun and reduce felt recoil. 2 minute read [![How to Age Bucks Fast](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(34).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(34).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-age-bucks-fast) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [How to Age Bucks Fast | MSU Deer Lab Collaboration](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-age-bucks-fast) Aging a whitetail buck requires examining several key physical characteristics, as precise age determination is challenging without jawbone analysis. 2 minute read [![Solo Bear Hunt Success](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(32).png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(32).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/solo-bear-hunt-success) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Solo Bear Hunt Success](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/solo-bear-hunt-success) Join Kirstie Pike on an unforgettable solo hunt for a stunning cinnamon bear. 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