Why Are Geese So Aggressive? Geese Behavior Explained!

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The ancestors of European and Asiatic geese roamed the earth over 10 million years ago, but the birds’ long history did not tame their protective or aggressive behavior. Ducks and chickens can learn to socialize and even grow fond of humans, but geese are wary of any human interference. They’re territorial birds that regard any […]

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7 Best Rifle Scope Rings, Mounts & Bases in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

riffle with scope and accessories

Most of the time, when you buy a nice scope, it doesn’t come with any way to actually mount it on your rifle. Typically, you’ll need two components to make this happen: a base and a set of rings. There are variations of each of these, but the basic idea remains the same. Since this […]

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10 Best Rifle Scopes under $300 in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

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Believe it or not, now is actually a wonderful time to be shopping for a scope. Even though ammo is almost impossible to find, optics are fairly available and the market has become so much more competitive over the last few years with incredible scopes at fantastic prices. You can get some phenomenal glass for […]

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Do Owls Hoot During the Day? Why Do They Do It?

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Hearing an owl hoot during the day invokes many superstitions that suggest dark times and even death are ahead. While these superstitions are unlikely to be true, many people ask us if owls do, in fact, hoot during the day. The short answer is yes; while rare, it’s not impossible to hear an owl hoot […]

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How Can Owls Rotate Their Heads 270 Degrees?

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If you are fascinated by owls like we are, one of the first things you’ll notice is their amazing ability to turn their heads almost completely around to see behind them. In fact, owls can rotate their head a full 270 degrees, and one of the most common questions we get is how they can […]

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Top 6 Largest Owls in the World

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If you are an owl fan like we are, you probably have many ways to sort the different owl breeds so you can keep track of them. Habitat and location are great ways to sort, but the size is another fun option and right now, we will look at several of the largest breeds in […]

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Where Do Geese Migrate? How Do They Know Where to Go?

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If you’ve noticed a large population of geese in your area of the United States, they’re probably Canada geese that are the most widely known goose species in North America. Maybe you’ve seen large flocks migrating overhead during the fall months and wonder to yourself where do geese go in the winter. Canada geese don’t […]

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Where Do Wild Turkeys Live in Nature (& in Which Countries)?

Wild Turkey

Turkeys are a part of the same family as chickens, pheasants, peacocks, and quail. The family name is Galliformes, and turkeys happen to be the heaviest of all the family members. Common wild turkeys are indigenous to the United States and Mexico, where they flourish today, although that has not always been the case. In […]

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Why Do Owls Bob Their Heads? 6 Reasons for This Behavior

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Owls are some of the most fascinating birds on earth. They have always captured the human imagination with their mysterious, silent flight and unusual behavior. One of the more curious behaviors that they engage in is bobbing their heads up and down. Often, this head-bobbing motion is associated with the effort to keep themselves awake. […]

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6 Best Scopes for .450 Bushmasters in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

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A “thumper” round like the .450 Bushmaster is all about hitting hard at relatively close ranges. The vision behind the .450 Bushmaster is a round that can be chambered in the AR-15 platform but still provide an immensely powerful punch within 200-250 yards. The thumper concept came from Col. Jeff Cooper, who loved the AR-15 […]

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