--- title: The Mossberg Journal (6) 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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Jon heads to their annual deer camp and finds himself in a mess of deer opening day! 1 minute read [![discussing duck decoys](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/duck-decoys.webp?width=796&name=duck-decoys.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-big-discussion-about-decoys) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [The BIG Discussion about Decoys](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-big-discussion-about-decoys) In this duck hunting video Jason Cruise will walk you thorough how to install your duck decoy rigs in such a way as to build realism on your decoy spread. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/buck.webp?width=796&name=buck.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-alberta-for-giant-rutting-bucks) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Hunting Alberta for Giant Rutting Bucks](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-alberta-for-giant-rutting-bucks) Steve and Brett head to Alberta for a dream hunt of chasing giant northern bucks during the rut. 1 minute read [![hunting duck in flooded timber](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flooded-timber-duck-hunt.webp?width=796&name=flooded-timber-duck-hunt.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/gear-duck-hunting-flooded-timber) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Gear for Duck Hunting Flooded Timber](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/gear-duck-hunting-flooded-timber) The team at Just Hunt Club take a look into some essential gear you need for duck hunting flooded timber. 1 minute read [![duck calling](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/duck-calling.webp?width=796&name=duck-calling.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/creative-way-to-use-flight-lines-hunting-ducks-geese) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Creative Way To Use Flight Lines For Hunting Ducks and Geese](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/creative-way-to-use-flight-lines-hunting-ducks-geese) Scouting is key to success in waterfowl hunting. The Just Hunt Club gives advice on how to look beyond getting permission to hunt a single property. 1 minute read [![retrieving a duck in flooded timber](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flooded-timber-hunt.webp?width=796&name=flooded-timber-hunt.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/flooded-timber-decoy-tactics) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Flooded Timber Decoy Tactics](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/flooded-timber-decoy-tactics) Timber hunts are different from open water duck hunting. Cody at Just Hunt Club gives a few tips on what to think about when hunting in flooded timber. 1 minute read [![goose hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/goose-hunting.webp?width=796&name=goose-hunting.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-hunt-geese-after-a-weather-front) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [How To Hunt Geese After A Weather Front](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-hunt-geese-after-a-weather-front) On this early season goose hunting in New York with the team from Just Hunt Club you'll see how they set up to make them land in the zone. 1 minute read [![deer hunting in hill country](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hunting-hill-country.webp?width=796&name=hunting-hill-country.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tree-stand-set-ups-in-extreme-terrain) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Tree Stand Set Ups In Extreme Terrain](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tree-stand-set-ups-in-extreme-terrain) Jon at the Just Hunt Club goes through a few tips on what to look for and what makes a good setup when hunting hill country bucks. 1 minute read [![duck blinds](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/duck-blind.webp?width=796&name=duck-blind.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/best-duck-blind-ever) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Best Duck Blind Ever?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/best-duck-blind-ever) For open water duck hunters could this be the most creative duck blind ever? This concept is an old hunting blind concept adapted from European hunters. 1 minute read [![Teach your hunting dog to target cripples](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/retriever.webp?width=796&name=retriever.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/retrieve-more-birds-retriever-training) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Retrieve More Birds by Using this Drill](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/retrieve-more-birds-retriever-training) A good hunting dog is key to finding crippled birds. Teaching them to target cripples over easily retrieved birds is a key to retrieving more downed ducks. 1 minute read [![Saddle hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/saddle-or-stand.webp?width=796&name=saddle-or-stand.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tree-saddle-or-tree-stand) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Tree Saddle or Tree Stand? What's the best Option for you?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tree-saddle-or-tree-stand) The team from Just Hunt Club take a deeper dive into how to use a saddle tree stand as well as a fixed position tree stand for deer hunting. 1 minute read [![saddle hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tree-hunting.webp?width=796&name=tree-hunting.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/choosing-best-gun-rest-deer-hunting) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Choosing the Best Gun Rest for Deer Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/choosing-best-gun-rest-deer-hunting) The crew from Just Hunt Club walk you through tree stand set ups for deer season that incorporate a few unique gun rest options. 1 minute read [![deer grazing](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/deer-1.webp?width=796&name=deer-1.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/fundamentals-land-management-for-hunting) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Fundamentals in Land Management for Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/fundamentals-land-management-for-hunting) This video is about land management for any hunting species. The experts at the Mississippi State Deer Lab walk you though plant succession. 1 minute read [![Placed for duck hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/place-command.webp?width=796&name=place-command.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mastering-the-place-command-in-dog-training) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Mastering the Place Command in Dog Training](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mastering-the-place-command-in-dog-training) No matter where you are, the 'place' command guides your dog to designated spots, enhancing training and obedience. Discover effective techniques. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/goose-hunt.webp?width=796&name=goose-hunt.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-we-scout-for-early-goose-season) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [How We Scout for Early Goose Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-we-scout-for-early-goose-season) Consistent success on Canada geese takes knowing how not only to scout... but how to set up once you do. The Just Hunt Club scout and set up decoys. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new-buds.webp?width=796&name=new-buds.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/benefits-of-using-prescribed-fire-for-land-management) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Benefits of Using Prescribed Fire for Land Management](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/benefits-of-using-prescribed-fire-for-land-management) Mississippi State Deer Lab collaborated with Mossberg in a new series about game management. This video is about prescribed fire or what is often called controlled burning. When you see the visual proof of why it is the main choice of land management experts you'll be stunned. 1 minute read [![There's more deer around than you see](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/deer.webp?width=796&name=deer.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/deer-calling) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Deer Calling | One Small Change Can Lead to Success](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/deer-calling) In this video about how to call deer, Jason Cruise, host of Mossberg's Rugged American Hunter series, covers one small change that yields big dividends. 1 minute read [![Testing minishells and shorties](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ballistics.webp?width=796&name=ballistics.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/whats-the-deal-with-mini-shells) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [What's the Deal with Mini Shells?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/whats-the-deal-with-mini-shells) A comprehensive review of reduced-length fodder - Smaller, lighter shells have seen innovation with Aguila's Minishell and Federal's Shorty. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mossberg-hunting.webp?width=796&name=mossberg-hunting.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-if-you-know-you-know) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Hunting: If You Know, You Know](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/hunting-if-you-know-you-know) At Mossberg, we celebrate the hunting lifestyle. 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