--- title: The Mossberg Journal (30) 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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With solid planning, your trip to Africa can unfold smoothly with minimal stress and anxiety. 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-food%20plot-1.png?width=796&name=moss-food%20plot-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/food-plots) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Food Plots: How To Get Started And Plant Successfully](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/food-plots) How to plant food plots. This video on how to plant food plots will save you time and money as it covers the foundation of successful food plot preparation. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chapman-Brodie-with-Rabbits-1%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=Chapman-Brodie-with-Rabbits-1%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/great-predator-gear-for-fathers-day) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Great Predator Gear for Father's Day](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/great-predator-gear-for-fathers-day) Father's Day is right around the corner. We've rounded up some of our favorite predator gear to help make your shopping simple. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20Fish%20and%20Game%20Forecaster__%20Plan%20Hunt%20Succeed-2.png?width=796&name=Mossberg%20Fish%20and%20Game%20Forecaster__%20Plan%20Hunt%20Succeed-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/forecaster) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Mossberg Fish and Game Forecaster - Plan, Hunt, Succeed!](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/forecaster) Want to know the best times to hunt and fish? Check out the Mossberg Fish and Game Forecaster. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bronbraham-Large-2.png?width=796&name=bronbraham-Large-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/beat-the-wind-to-kill-more-predators) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Beat the Wind to Kill More Predators](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/beat-the-wind-to-kill-more-predators) Here are a few tips on how to beat the wind, even in the toughest conditions, to get the job done when calling predators. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/aaronturkeyroost%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=aaronturkeyroost%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/roosted-in-nebraska) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Roosted in Nebraska](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/roosted-in-nebraska) While “Roosted is Roasted” actually works out fewer times than we care to admit, a turkey hunt in Nebraska proved that sometimes a roosted bird is as good as money in the bank. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC03018-e1494526177413-2.png?width=796&name=DSC03018-e1494526177413-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/creating-a-dope-card-for-your-rifle) [Sporting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/sporting) ## [Creating a D.O.P.E. Card for Your Rifle](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/creating-a-dope-card-for-your-rifle) One of the best ways to know where a projectile will impact at known ranges is to create a Dope Card for your rifle-ammunition pairing. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Late-Season-Turkey-Calling-group-2-1.png?width=796&name=Late-Season-Turkey-Calling-group-2-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calling-late-season) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Calling: Late Season Strategies For Changing Turkey Behavior](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calling-late-season) Turkey calling in late season is different. How to call turkeys changes throughout the season because hens change behavior. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg-930-Turkey-2-1.png?width=796&name=Mossberg-930-Turkey-2-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-nightmare) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [A Turkey Hunting Nightmare: What Do You Do Next?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-nightmare) Turkey hunting has mind bending moments. This is every turkey hunter's fear and it happens every spring. What do you do when a tom is just out of range? 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Raines-Turkey-2%20copy.gif?width=796&name=Raines-Turkey-2%20copy.gif)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-stormy-days) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Turkey Hunting In Bad Weather: How To Turkey Hunt Stormy Days](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting-stormy-days) How to turkey hunt stormy weather can be better than imagined. Turkey hunting on rainy days is all about picking your times to hunt. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/groupic-pic-2.png?width=796&name=groupic-pic-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-benefits-of-wing-and-clay-clubs-in-off-season) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [The Benefits of Wing and Clay Clubs in Off-Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-benefits-of-wing-and-clay-clubs-in-off-season) I love utilizing the local wing and clay club in the off season. Try it with alarming frequency and success. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-predator%20bobcat.png?width=796&name=moss-predator%20bobcat.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/7-deadly-sins-of-the-predator-hunter) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [7 Deadly Sins of the Predator Hunter](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/7-deadly-sins-of-the-predator-hunter) Successful predator hunters know there is little room for error when it comes to going head to head with some of the wariest critters on earth. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/clint-smith-of-thunder-ranch-reviews-the-mossberg-590-shockwave) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch Reviews the Mossberg 590 Shockwave](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/clint-smith-of-thunder-ranch-reviews-the-mossberg-590-shockwave) Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch Reviews the Mossberg 590 Shockwave 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOSS18003%20Turkey%20Sales-social.png?width=796&name=MOSS18003%20Turkey%20Sales-social.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calling-position) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Turkey Calling: Why Position Matters as Much as Call](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calling-position) Turkey calling is far more than how to call turkeys with a mouth call or using yelps and clucks. Advanced turkey calling is about position and when to call. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/turkey-and-tire-tracks-2.png?width=796&name=turkey-and-tire-tracks-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calls) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Turkey Calls: How To Master The Yelp](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-calls) Turkey calls are important, but know how to call turkeys is built on one foundation: mastering the plain yelp of a hen. Turkey Calling Tips. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mini-Bantam-With-Turkey-2.png?width=796&name=Mini-Bantam-With-Turkey-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Turkey Hunting: 2 Set Up Tactics To Overcome The Panic Factor](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/turkey-hunting) Turkey hunting, or better yet, killing a turkey, is often determined in the set up. In this turkey hunting video we cover 2 proven fundamentals. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-24%20at%2022.40.45.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-24%20at%2022.40.45.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-hunger-turkey-hunting-traditions) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [THE HUNGER: Turkey Hunting Traditions](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-hunger-turkey-hunting-traditions) Josh Dahlke, hunter, writer, and creator of the ScoutLook series, “THE HUNGER” is returning with an even deeper look at the organic movement back from its roots. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-1.png?width=796&name=moss-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-500-cruiser) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – 500 Cruiser](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-500-cruiser) These Mossberg 500, 590, and Maverick 88 Cruiser models are offered in 6-shot or 8-shot configurations, and all are fit with our traditional pistol grip. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/755.png?width=796&name=755.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-for-2017-mossberg-international-sa-28) [Sporting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/sporting) ## [New For 2017: Mossberg International SA-28](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-for-2017-mossberg-international-sa-28) Help us welcome the newest Mossberg International semi-automatic series: the SA-28. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-home%20defense-1.png?width=796&name=moss-home%20defense-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/should-you-use-slugs-birdshot-or-buckshot-for-home-defense) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Security](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/security) ## [Should You Use Slugs, Birdshot, or Buckshot for Home Defense?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/should-you-use-slugs-birdshot-or-buckshot-for-home-defense) Watch Jeremy Stafford explain the difference in impact between slugs, birdshot, and buckshot while he dispels common myths about each and highlights the best option for home defense. 1 minute read [First](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/1) [Prev](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/29) [28](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/28) [29](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/29) [30](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/30) [31](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/31) [32](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/32) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/31) [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) - 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