GUSTY ONE.  Saturday’s winds will fade into evening setting up a nice second half of the weekend and a great day to get outside.  We’ve got news on G&F closures, the long range look from NOAA for your late March fishing and some animal info for kids schooling from home in today’s Outdoors Roundup.

Featured Photo:   Ready to Rip!  Jerkbaits are ready to go for some spring fishing. Simonson Photo.

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today: Sat 3/21 – Warming – Hi 35, Lo 16, Wind SE@10
Tomorrow: Sun 3/22 – Nice – Hi 41, Lo 22, Wind NW@9

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

Sunrise        Sunset
7:42AM        7:57PM

Moonrise         Moonset        Overhead     Underfoot
7:08AM           5:15PM           12:08PM         Fol. Day
Moon Phase:  Waning Crescent (7% Full)

EDGE HOUR: 5:00-6:00PM  Moonset and fading winds will get your evening started in the Edge Hour.

DAY RATING:

OUTDOORS ROUNDUP:

G&F OFFICES CLOSED.  The North Dakota Game & Fish Dept. has closed its offices throughout the state to public to help with preventative measures in place to combat coronavirus. Most licenses and renewals can be handled online at gf.nd.gov, and public fishing launches and WMAs remain open to access this spring.

IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU.  A narrow slice of the country will see normal temps and below normal precipitation in the long term and the Peace Garden State happens to occupy both swaths. We’ll keep an eye on conditions heading into the beginning of spring for fishing, flooding and more factors that affect your outdoor activities!

ANIMALS GALORE!  Looking to introduce animals to your youngster who might be at home with you?  Visit the San Diego Zoo kids page for some fun and easy reads for kids that happen to be out of school.