--- title: The Mossberg Journal (7) 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. (7)" --- [Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) [![Mossberg](https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mossberg-theme/images/logo.svg)](https://www.mossberg.com) [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) [Cart](https://www.mossberg.com/checkout/cart/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) - [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/) [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Home](https://www.mossberg.com) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) # [The Mossberg Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [Security](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/security) [Sporting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/sporting) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) [![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. It’s the ride, the work, the company, and the memories. Join us! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/goose.webp?width=796&name=goose.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/easy-delicious-goose-recipe) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Easy and Delicious Goose Recipe](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/easy-delicious-goose-recipe) One of the best ways to prepare September geese - learn the trick to cooking waterfowl without it being too greasy or overcooked. 1 minute read [![Watch a potential trainer in action.](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-09-06_15-55-44%20copy.webp?width=796&name=2024-09-06_15-55-44%20copy.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/finding-a-dog-trainer) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Finding a Dog Trainer](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/finding-a-dog-trainer) Lawson Barker, host of YOURDOG and co-founder of Red River Retrievers, walks you through three ways to choose a dog trainer for your hunting dog. 1 minute read [![Lawson Barker with Gus](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/duck-dog.webp?width=796&name=duck-dog.webp)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/training-a-dog-with-bad-habits) [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) ## [Training A Dog With Bad Habits](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/training-a-dog-with-bad-habits) How to train a duck dog when it comes to them un-learning the popping concept is not easy, but you can do it. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/trail-camera.jpg?width=796&name=trail-camera.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/trail-camera-placement) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Trail Camera Placement](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/trail-camera-placement) In this deer hunting video, country artist Jordan Rowe explains trail camera placement and how to use pinchpoints or funnels to locate big bucks. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BEYOND-THE-BARREL-crop.jpg?width=796&name=BEYOND-THE-BARREL-crop.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/beyond-the-barrel-songwriter-tyler-chambers) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Beyond the Barrel | Songwriter Tyler Chambers](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/beyond-the-barrel-songwriter-tyler-chambers) Tyler Chambers is a country artist and hunter grinding through the currents of Nashville. Country music and hunting is real Americana in its purest form. 3 minute read [![Jason Cruise](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Duck-Calls.-What-Calls-Do-I-Honestly-Need.jpg?width=796&name=Duck-Calls.-What-Calls-Do-I-Honestly-Need.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-calls-what-calls-do-i-honestly-need) [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) ## [Duck Calls. What Calls Do I Honestly Need?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-calls-what-calls-do-i-honestly-need) Discover the essential duck calls every hunter needs for successful hunting. Learn about Drake whistle, two-reed call, and cut-down call recommendations for your next duck season adventure. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Late%20Season%20Public%20Land%20Gobbler%20(2).png?width=796&name=moss-Late%20Season%20Public%20Land%20Gobbler%20(2).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/late-season-public-land-gobbler) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Late Season Public Land Gobbler](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/late-season-public-land-gobbler) Jon and Kevin head out to some public land in New York in hopes of filling a tag on a late-season gobbler! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Tick%20Prevention%20During%20Turkey%20Season-1.png?width=796&name=moss-Tick%20Prevention%20During%20Turkey%20Season-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tick-prevention-during-turkey-season) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Tick Prevention During Turkey Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tick-prevention-during-turkey-season) Learn how to keep ticks at bay during turkey hunting season with Sawyer permethrin. Follow these tips to stay tick-free and enjoy a successful hunt. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-A%20Gobblers%20Greatest%20Response.png?width=796&name=moss-A%20Gobblers%20Greatest%20Response.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/a-gobblers-greatest-response) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [A Gobbler's Greatest Response](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/a-gobblers-greatest-response) Learn the key to successful turkey hunting beyond just calling with Jason Cruise. Uncover the ultimate response a tom can offer and the Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag's role in the hunt. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Care%20Considerations%20for%20the%20Aging%20Bird%20Dog-1.png?width=796&name=moss-Care%20Considerations%20for%20the%20Aging%20Bird%20Dog-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/care-considerations-for-the-aging-bird-dog) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Care Considerations for the Aging Bird Dog](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/care-considerations-for-the-aging-bird-dog) Learn how to care for your aging bird dog with nutrition, weight management, exercise, pain management, environment, and most importantly, love. Keep your loyal companion comfortable and happy in their later years. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Opening%20Day%20Turkey_2.png?width=796&name=moss-Opening%20Day%20Turkey_2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-day-turkey) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Opening Day Turkey](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-day-turkey) Discover the excitement of opening day turkey hunting in this thrilling blog post. Follow along as the author shares their experience, tactics, and success in bagging a beautiful gobbler. 3 minute read [![wild turkey curry](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Wild%20Turkey%20Curry.png?width=796&name=moss-Wild%20Turkey%20Curry.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/wild-turkey-curry) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Wild Turkey Curry](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/wild-turkey-curry) Discover a quick and delicious Wild Turkey Curry recipe perfect for using up game birds like pheasant or grouse. With vibrant flavors and easy steps, this dish is a must-try for clearing out the freezer. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Get%20Above%20Them%20_%20Tennessee%20Turkey%20Hunting.png?width=796&name=moss-Get%20Above%20Them%20_%20Tennessee%20Turkey%20Hunting.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/get-above-them-tennessee-turkey-hunting) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Get Above Them | Tennessee Turkey Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/get-above-them-tennessee-turkey-hunting) This week, the guys at the Just Hunt Club have some luck on Tennessee public land and provide us with essential tips on setting up in the woods for turkeys. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-The%20940%20Pro%20Turkey.%20A%20Closer%20Look._2-1.png?width=796&name=moss-The%20940%20Pro%20Turkey.%20A%20Closer%20Look._2-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-940-pro-turkey.-a-closer-look) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [The 940 Pro Turkey. A Closer Look.](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/the-940-pro-turkey.-a-closer-look) Discover the features of Mossberg's 940 Pro Turkey shotgun in this detailed review. 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