--- title: The Mossberg Journal (9) 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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Blue Grouse Is The Perfect Retirement Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/aging-bird-dog) Seeing beloved hunting dogs age and decline is heartbreaking. While their hearts and desire remain strong, their bodies can't keep up as they get older. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Mossberg%20940%20Pro%20Sporting%20Autoloaders.jpg?width=796&name=New%20Mossberg%20940%20Pro%20Sporting%20Autoloaders.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-mossberg-940-pro-sporting-autoloaders-offer-adjustability-and-specialized-features-for-competitive-shooters) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [New Mossberg® 940® Pro Sporting Autoloaders](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-mossberg-940-pro-sporting-autoloaders-offer-adjustability-and-specialized-features-for-competitive-shooters) Discover the Mossberg 940 Pro Sporting shotguns, designed for competitive edge in shooting sports. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20gps%20colorado.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20gps%20colorado.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/gps-mapping-apps-can-aid-in-hunting-success) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [GPS Mapping Apps Can Aid in Hunting Success](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/gps-mapping-apps-can-aid-in-hunting-success) Discover using ONXmaps can help you up your hunting game. Read on for tips on utilizing GPS and 3-D mapping services to enhance your hunt. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%C2%AE%20Introduces%20590%C2%AE%20and%20940%C2%AE%20Pro%20Thunder%20Ranch%20Shotguns.jpg?width=796&name=Mossberg%C2%AE%20Introduces%20590%C2%AE%20and%20940%C2%AE%20Pro%20Thunder%20Ranch%20Shotguns.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-introduces-590-and-940-pro-thunder-ranch-shotguns) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Introduces 590® and 940® Pro Thunder Ranch Shotguns](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-introduces-590-and-940-pro-thunder-ranch-shotguns) Explore the Mossberg 590 Thunder Ranch pump-action and 940 Pro Thunder Ranch autoloader shotguns, co-designed with Thunder Ranch. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20Doe%20Fest%20with%20the%20Mossberg%20Patriot%20Rifles%20.png?width=796&name=moss%20Doe%20Fest%20with%20the%20Mossberg%20Patriot%20Rifles%20.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/doe-fest-with-the-mossberg-patriot-rifles) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Doe Fest with the Mossberg Patriot Rifles](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/doe-fest-with-the-mossberg-patriot-rifles) It's their annual doe fest in New York, and the guys have a blast hunting with Mossberg Patriot rifles! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20Loaf%20Pond%20Honkers%20retouched.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20Loaf%20Pond%20Honkers%20retouched.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/loaf-pond-honkers) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Loaf Pond Honkers](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/loaf-pond-honkers) The guys kick off opening day of goose season hunting a loaf pond. Good decoying birds all morning make for an exciting hunt! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss%20-%20Choosing%20the%20Best%20Decoy%20Rigs.png?width=796&name=moss%20-%20Choosing%20the%20Best%20Decoy%20Rigs.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/choosing-the-best-decoy-rigs) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Choosing the Best Decoy Rigs](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/choosing-the-best-decoy-rigs) Jon gives some tips on choosing the right decoy rigs for big water hunting or hunting marshes. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Deer%20Hunting%20With%20a%20Silencer-%20New%20Hampshire%20Buck%20Down.png?width=796&name=moss-Deer%20Hunting%20With%20a%20Silencer-%20New%20Hampshire%20Buck%20Down.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/deer-hunting-with-a-suppressor-new-hampshire-buck-down) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Deer Hunting With a Suppressor: New Hampshire Buck Down](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/deer-hunting-with-a-suppressor-new-hampshire-buck-down) Brett sets up for his rut hunt on the mountain in New Hampshire. Day one is filled with a lot of action and he is able to get a buck down! 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20calling.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20calling.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/feed-calling) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Duck Feed Calling With Motion](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/feed-calling) Feed calling is not a terribly difficult duck call to master. This duck calling tip covers an often overlooked area in how to call ducks. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Mossberg%20Patriot%207mm%20PRC%20Set%20Up%20.png?width=796&name=moss-Mossberg%20Patriot%207mm%20PRC%20Set%20Up%20.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-patriot-7mm-prc-set-up) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Mossberg Patriot 7mm PRC Set Up](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-patriot-7mm-prc-set-up) Jon goes through his setup with the Mossberg Patriot 7mm PRC for his western elk hunt. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-New%20York%20Rifle%20Season%20Opener.png?width=796&name=moss-New%20York%20Rifle%20Season%20Opener.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-york-rifle-season-opener-2023) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [New York Rifle Season Opener 2023](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-york-rifle-season-opener-2023) We join the crew for deer camp in New York for 2023 rifle season opener. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Tips%20to%20Finding%20Loaf%20Ponds%20.png?width=796&name=moss-Tips%20to%20Finding%20Loaf%20Ponds%20.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tips-to-finding-loaf-ponds) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Tips to Finding Loaf Ponds](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tips-to-finding-loaf-ponds) Join Jon in his latest blog as he shares valuable tips for successful goose hunting in New York. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-teriyaki%20venison%20meatballs%20960x480.png?width=796&name=moss-teriyaki%20venison%20meatballs%20960x480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/teriyaki-venison-meatballs) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Teriyaki Venison Meatballs](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/teriyaki-venison-meatballs) This recipe is as delicious as it is versatile. You can utilize any ground red meat for this dish: Moose, elk, bear, antelope, sheep, caribou, or goat. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Great%20Calling%20Setups%20for%20Deer.png?width=796&name=moss-Great%20Calling%20Setups%20for%20Deer.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/great-calling-setups-for-deer) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Great Calling Setups for Deer](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/great-calling-setups-for-deer) Discover how to leverage terrain features, wind direction, and strategic positioning to entice bucks into range.  2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20calls.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20calls.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-calls-for-beginners) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [The Two Best Duck Calls For Beginners](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-calls-for-beginners) You can spend a ton of money buying duck calls that really never translate into killing ducks. Here's two types of duck calls every beginner should own. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-How%20to%20Stay%20Mobile%20to%20Notch%20Your%20Next%20Deer%20Tag.png?width=796&name=moss-How%20to%20Stay%20Mobile%20to%20Notch%20Your%20Next%20Deer%20Tag.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-stay-mobile-to-notch-your-next-deer-tag) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [How to Stay Mobile to Notch Your Next Deer Tag](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-stay-mobile-to-notch-your-next-deer-tag) The mobile hunter tends to be the one who finds success season after season. Here’s a look at how to stay mobile to notch your next deer tag. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-know%20when%20to%20turn%20back.png?width=796&name=moss-know%20when%20to%20turn%20back.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/knowing-when-to-tap-out) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Knowing When to Tap Out](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/knowing-when-to-tap-out) Sometimes you just have to know when to tap out. Kirstie's recent elk hunt was one of those times. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Finding%20Secluded%20Holes%20for%20Ducks%20feat%20960%20x%20480.png?width=796&name=moss-Finding%20Secluded%20Holes%20for%20Ducks%20feat%20960%20x%20480.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/finding-secluded-holes-for-ducks) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Finding Secluded Holes for Ducks](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/finding-secluded-holes-for-ducks) Jon gives a few pointers on locating secluded holes for pressured ducks. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20blind%20tips.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20blind%20tips.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-blind-plans) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Creative Duck Blind Plans: A Pit Blind Revolution](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/duck-blind-plans) Finding duck blind plans that are creative can be tough. Building a pit blind has many approaches. This duck blind is truly genius and easy to create. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Playing%20the%20Colorado%20Preference%20Point%20Game%20Pays%20Off%20Landscape.png?width=796&name=moss-Playing%20the%20Colorado%20Preference%20Point%20Game%20Pays%20Off%20Landscape.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/playing-the-colorado-preference-point-game-pays-off) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Playing the Colorado Preference Point Game Pays Off!](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/playing-the-colorado-preference-point-game-pays-off) To get a chance to hunt a true Colorado trophy unit can take 10-20 points. That equates to 10 to 20 years of waiting. 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