GUSTY. Winds will be notable over the next few days, but don’t let that blow your plans away.  Get ready for what’s coming in the near-term and some upcoming seasons with news and tips in our Outdoors Roundup.

Featured Photo:  Fall-like winds. We’re working our way toward hunting seasons which start up in earnest this weekend. Wind will be a factor early on, but should taper by then.  Simonson Photo.

 

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today:   Mon 8/26 – Windy – Hi 70, Lo 56, Wind NW@18, G32
Tomorrow:  Tue 8/27 – Fallish – Hi 64, Lo 53, Wind NW@25, G35

 

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

 

Sunrise        Sunset
6:55AM       8:34PM

 

Moonrise      Moonset       Overhead    Underfoot
2:08AM        6:13PM         10:10AM           10:40PM

 

Moon Phase:  Waning Crescent (21% Full)

 

EDGE HOUR:   5:45 – 6:45PM.  Moonset will provide some help in an Edge Hour on this cooler, windy day.
DAY RATING:

 

OUTDOORS ROUNDUP:

WINDY WEEK.  Cooler temps and strong winds prevail throughout much of the week, as things take on a more fall-like feel.  Gusts will peak tomorrow with speeds reaching near 45 mph, while conditions for Labor Day weekend fishing and bow opener look to be calmer.

SWAN SONG.  185 licenses remain for the fall swan hunt in North Dakota which runs from Sept. 28 to Dec. 29.  Hunters without a license can apply for the tags on a first-come first-served basis at the NDG&F license application page.

CHOKE CHECK.  Make sure as you’re getting guns ready for the season to clean in and around the threads for the various chokes you’ll use in the field.  Clean out grit, grime and other particles with a brush and some solvent for easy insert and removal from hunt-to-hunt this fall.