ONE WARM ONE.  Today will be nice, particularly in the morning, as temperatures reach their peak following an overnight warm-up.  Winds will be calm until mid-day when a cold front sweeps in and brings tomorrow’s chill. We cover that, highlight the successes of NAWCA and look at a super veterans’ hunting program in our Outdoors Roundup.

Featured Photo:   MAKE TRACKS.  Today will be your best day to get out there, so make some tracks after the fish and game you love to pursue this time of year. Simonson Photo.

 

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today:  Fri 12/13 – Sliding Temps – Hi 20, Lo 8, Wind NW@15, G25
Tomorrow:  Sat 12/14 – Cold – Hi 0, Lo -4, Wind N@6

 

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

Sunrise        Sunset
8:19AM        4:54PM

Moonrise      Moonset     Overhead      Underfoot
6:27PM        9:43AM        1:36AM           2:05PM

 

Moon Phase:  Waning Gibbous (98% Full)

 

EDGE HOUR:    9:00-10:00AM.  Extend your early bite with moonset and lighter winds in our Edge Hour.

DAY RATING:

 

OUTDOORS ROUNDUP:

BIG BUCKS FOR DUCKS. The NDG&F Dept. highlights the successes of the North American Waterfowl Conservation Act (NAWCA) in buoying numbers of waterfowl on the continent.  North Dakota, being a key nesting state for ducks, has benefitted from NAWCA grants and partner group funding.

VETS OUTDOORS.  The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service covers the success of The Fallen Outdoors, a hunting program for military veterans returning to the civilian world and adjusting to life changes following combat injury.  A great interactive photo/audio presentation details the program and what it does for its participants.

SATURDAY DIP.  Cold temperatures will dominate Saturday, while today will be mild but windy in the late goings.  Pack your layers as conditions shift throughout the weekend and make the most of what you can as we ride the roller coaster and approach the start of winter.