WET WEDS.  We’ll have to deal with rain yet again with a chance for its late autumn friend – snow – tonight, as another system moves through. In the meantime we’ve got some fun reads and exciting wilderness-based movies from around the web to get you ready for a near perfect day on Thursday as part of our Outdoors Roundup.
Featured Photo:  Last Velvet.  The final buck in velvet on our western trail cam at DEO headquarters came through on Sept. 3.  After that, they were all shedding or gone. Simonson Photo.

 

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today:   Wed 10/2 – Wet w/ Snow? – Hi 45, Lo 36, Wind NE@6 .3” Rain
Tomorrow: Thu 10/3 – Calm & Dry – Hi 49, Lo 34, Wind L&V

 

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

 

Sunrise        Sunset
7:43AM        7:21PM

 

Moonrise      Moonset       Overhead               Underfoot
12:26PM       10:00PM       5:17PM           4:50AMA

 

Moon Phase:  Waxing Crescent (21% Full)

 

EDGE HOUR:   7:30-8:30AM.  Get out for sunrise and catch some movement ahead of the rain in our Edge Hour.

DAY RATING:

 

OUTDOORS ROUNDUP:

EYES ON THE ROAD.  The NDG&F Dept. reminds motorists to watch for deer, as activity spikes with dispersing fawns this time of year.  Some tips to avoid the dreaded DVC (deer-vehicle collision) and minimize the danger are up at gf.nd.gov.
WEIRD SCIENCE.  With the turning of the page to October, deer hunters can also start thinking about that three-letter word – RUT! Peterson’s Bowhunting has a great story on the science behind the process, and what it means for hunters.

 

JUMANJI! It’s fun to say, but it didn’t make the list (nor did its reboot), but Backpacker shares a collection of its favorite movies based in the wilderness.  Check them out and check them off during the cold weather season – or put ‘em on the DVD in your fish house this winter!