BIG WEEKEND. We’re already in Friday mode as we look ahead to some big shooting and fishing events set for an exciting three-day stretch. Those big shows along with some big spending for conservation fill up our Outdoors Roundup for the day.
Featured Photo: Getting Bigger. A pair of growing goslings follow the lead of an adult as the sun sets along the Sheyenne River in Valley City. Simonson Photo
WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today: Thu 6/19 – Clearing – Hi 70, Lo 54, Wind NW@8, G18, .1” Rain
Tomorrow: Fri 6/20 – Rain Again – Hi 69, Lo 54, Wind SE@11, G30, .4” Rain
SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):
Sunrise Sunset
5:49AM 9:41PM
Moonrise Moonset Overhead Underfoot
Fol. Day 8:50AM 4:15AM 4:39PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous (89% Full)
EDGE HOUR: 4:00-5:00PM. Late afternoon, with clearing skies, will provide outdoor opportunities in our Edge Hour.
DAY RATING:
OUTDOORS ROUNDUP:
ROUGH IT. The annual Roughrider Shoot will take place this weekend at Capital City Gun Club. For more on the trapshooting fun with a western theme, and ATA singles, doubles and handicap shoots, visit capitalcitygunclub.org.
CHAMBERED. This year’s Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament is also set for the weekend. This three-day walleye derby on Devils Lake is one of the biggest on the state’s largest natural lakes. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more info.
NAWCA TALK. More than $78 million in grants was approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission for wetland conservation projects throughout the United States, according to the US Fish & Wildlife Service. This total includes $1 Million for a prairie pothole conservation project in North Dakota.
