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Don't let the hum of the air conditioner make you forget that hunting seasons are quickly approaching. On Sept. 1, dedicated waterfowl hunters will enjoy the early Canada goose season, which ends Oct.

The Labor Day weekend usually marks the unofficial end of most summer activities. While summer doesn’t officially end for another three weeks, you would only have to look around the sports section ...