JOIN UP!  Sun and moonrise coincide on this major moon phase weekend (new moon).  Lock in some great fishing as this is the last weekend of the summer where a major moon phase falls on one of your freebie days off.  Also, three great conservation groups deserve your attention – join up and work to preserve hunting, fishing and habitat!

(Featured Photo: Storms build on Friday evening south of Bismarck over Sioux County.. Simonson Photo)

DAILY CONDITIONS:

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today:  Sat 7/22 – Gusts up to 30 mph. Hi 92, Lo 64, Winds NW @ 22 mph.
Tomorrow:  Sat 7/22 – Summer at its finest. Hi 83, Lo 57, Winds L&V.

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):
Sunrise: 6:12AM Sunset: 9:26PM
Moonrise: 5:24AM Moonset: 8:51PM
Overhead: 1:10PM Underfoot: 12:39AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (2% Full)

EDGE HOUR.  5:30 – 6:30AM.  Moonrise and sunrise coincide as we approach the new moon, meaning first light and last will be the hottest bites of the immediate two-week stretch.  Capitalize on calmer winds at sunrise today to put some fish in the boat and have an enjoyable time on the water before the chop kicks up.

DAY RATING:

THREE THINGS.

FOREVER YOUNG.  Pheasants Forever is one of the most recognized upland conservation organizations in the nation.  Boasting over 140,000 members nationwide, and hundreds of millions of dollars pumped into conservation, including the preservation of marginal lands, creations of WMAs along with expansive youth and private land initiatives, PF is synonymous with upland hunting.

I DU.  Ducks Unlimited is the premier waterfowl conservation organization which protects and preserves wetland areas throughout the United States and North Dakota.  With a network of biologists and habitat scientists, DU does what it takes to preserve waterfowl habitat and hunting opportunities for generations to come.

TALKIN’ TURKEY.  The National Wildlife Turkey Federation focuses on habitat and youth involvement to preserve the pastime of turkey hunting in the U.S. Six chapters in the Peace Garden State are dedicated to preserving this springtime hunting tradition.

Stay Sharp!