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Jasper Charles, host of 'Start Up' on the Mossberg channel, demonstrates how deer rubs can be valuable indicators of deer activity times. By understanding the relationship between bedding areas, food sources, and travel corridors, hunters can interpret rubs to predict when deer are most likely to be moving through a specific location. This technique is presented as a key scouting tip for effective deer hunting.

This video addresses a common hunting frustration: ineffective deer calls, specifically focusing on the grunt call. It debunks the myth that deer are silent, highlighting their vocalizations for communication like dominance, mating, and danger. The presenter aims to empower hunters by teaching them the proper techniques for using a grunt call, distinguishing between a soft trailing grunt for stopping cruising bucks and an aggressive tending grunt to attract rivals. The goal is to transform hesitant hunters into confident communicators, increasing their success in the field by giving deer a reason to approach.

This video focuses on the psychological aspects and communication strategies of deer hunting, specifically targeting bucks during the rut. It delves into the effective use of rattling antlers and grunt calls to attract and engage mature bucks. The content emphasizes understanding buck behavior and implementing techniques that mimic real-life scenarios to increase hunting success. It aims to empower hunters with a clear strategy to actively pursue deer rather than passively waiting.

This video details a late-season whitetail hunt in Pennsylvania's big woods, emphasizing tactical planning and snow tracking. The hunters successfully harvested a mature buck using a Mossberg Patriot rifle in 7mm PRC, showcasing advanced stalking techniques in challenging, snowy conditions. The expert hunters highlight how weather and pressure influence deer movement into thick cover.

This video tackles the challenges of early October whitetail deer hunting, often referred to as the 'October lull.' It debunks the idea of deer inactivity by explaining their shift in priorities due to changing food sources (acorns, agricultural crops) and increased hunting pressure. The content focuses on actionable strategies to overcome this period by identifying key factors: consistent food sources, active scrapes, and the impact of cold fronts. The video emphasizes adjusting to deer's movement to thick cover and avoiding open edges, aiming to provide hunters with a clear plan for success before the pre-rut phase.

This video details a successful deer hunt in Vermont, showcasing strategic planning and execution. The hunter emphasizes arriving early, identifying key terrain features like saddles, and patiently waiting for the right opportunity. The use of a Mossberg bolt-action rifle with Hawke optics and Hornady ammunition is highlighted throughout the successful stalk, tracking, and recovery process.

The Mossberg 590M is a new-for-2018 magazine-fed pump-action shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge. It features double-stack magazines available in 5, 10, 15, and 20-round capacities, offering significant tactical advantages for quick ammunition type switching. The design incorporates milled receiver lugs and dual extractors for enhanced reliability, and its ergonomics include an ambidextrous safety and a unique helical magazine release.

The Mossberg 990 AfterShock is a compact, semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun designed for tactical applications and home defense. Key features include an enlarged loading port, oversized safety, M-LOK attachment points, and the specialized AfterShock grip. It offers a 5+1 capacity and demonstrates rapid cycling during live fire.

Learn a crucial duck hunting decoy mistake: ducks spooking when all decoys face the same direction. Jason Cruise demonstrates how real ducks orient uniformly before fleeing. To avoid this, vary decoy keel weight placement, causing them to face different directions and mimic a relaxed flock.

This video provides a detailed 3D animation of the Mossberg 500/590 pump-action shotgun's internal mechanics. It breaks down the complete firing cycle, from loading shells into the magazine tube to extraction and cocking. Key components like the bolt lock, elevator, hammer, and sear are explained in relation to their function during each stage of operation.