HIT AND MISS.  There’s a spotty chance of showers this afternoon.  Good for areas climbing their way out of the drought.  We address that topic, its impact on upland birds and how you can help habitat in Today’s Three Things! (Featured Photo: A rooster pheasant makes its way between grassy stands north of Bismarck.  Simonson…

GETTING IT LIT!  Dry, but slightly cooler air dominates the near-term forecast, until a weathermaker moves in for Friday afternoon and into early Saturday, but the weekend looks salvageable as we get closer to the unofficial end of summer.  We talk salmon – and the sweet and savory succulence that goes with it – in…

CAST AWAY!  There’s still time to get your fishing in, but hunting seasons are on the horizon.  We’re talkin’ turkey today, as the NDG&F opens up the fall turkey season application process online. Featured Photo: A trio of anglers cast on the calm morning waters.  Simonson Photo DAILY CONDITIONS: WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast): Today: Wed 8/23…

LOONY TUNES.  The air this weekend in lakes country was adrift with the final summer calls of the common loon. The birds are grouping up for their trip south which usually takes place around Labor Day weekend.  Luckily we have some summer-like weather creeping back into our forecast, as things warm up tomorrow.  We get…

NIP & TUCK.  It’s going to be close, but the clouds that settled in overnight will be making their way out of the region – hopefully just in time for today’s big solar eclipse.   It’s a fun mix of items in today’s Three Things, so check it out and plan your day accordingly. (Featured Photo:…

CHILL OUT.  It’ll be a nice Sunday, but cooler than what you enjoyed yesterday.  When you get home from the lake, you can get your gear ready for hunting seasons which open in just under two weeks. We address those and give you some final tips to get ready for doves, deer and partridge/grouse openers…

NO THUNDER THURSDAY.  A great stretch of weather is setting up behind Tuesday’s storm system which has moved well east of North Dakota.  Use these days to get back on the water and find fish that are starting to think fall – and feedbag!  In today’s Three Things we talk about going big for big…

HUMPDAY REBOUND!  Things start looking up weather-wise as the system that soaked us Tuesday fades eastward.  The drying out begins, and a return to more summerlike temps comes in the back half of the week and into the weekend.  While you’re getting your kids signed up for school in the coming days – check out…

WET FOR WATERFOWL.  Early Goose Season kicks off today, and the weather will make you feel like you’re one of the flock as rain dominates the forecast.  We talk more about geese in today’s Three Things.  Welcome to hunting season 2017! (Featured Photo: Early Canada Goose Season opens today and runs to the start of…

FEELS LIKE MONDAY.  Warm, calm, nearly perfect?  Sounds like Monday in the latest weather swing. Get out early or late for the best bites as last quarter gives us a bump.  We break down trail cam terminology in today’s Three Things so you can get the most out of your eyes in the field as…

UP AND DOWN AGAIN.  We’re still waiting to warm back up, it’s one step forward and one step back, as unstable weather rules the recent pattern.  With the flip-flopping, angling isn’t as consistent as the warm stretches in June and July were, as a result, we’ve got some flashy tips for your offerings in today’s…

FOLLOW THE ARROW.  Pressure is dropping and winds are shifting to the east, so it’s not  a surprise that today will boast a bit of rain.  In the meantime, we’re catching up on all things arrow-related in today’s Three Things. (Featured Photo: On Target!  Putting a few arrows in your favorite foam target is a…

FANTASTIC FRIDAY…FINALLY!  Take advantage of today and play a little hooky, as fishing should be fantastic leading into the system which will wash out your Saturday (sorry!).  In the meantime we’re talking grass – yeah…that kind of grass – along with some other conservation options in today’s Three Things. (Featured Photo: A rooster pheasant looks…

ROLLING ON.  Today straightens up as the afternoon settles in and tomorrow is a good one as well.  Despite being a few degrees below normal, both should be perfect for honing your post-frontal fishing skills as the low pressure system meanders east. In the meantime, we’ve got some challenges for you in today’s Three Things….

LAYING LOW.  It might be a good day to stay inside and get that hunting gear ready for the season as rain with a few bumps along the way will be the call for the day.  We countdown sunlight and talk numbers in today’s Three Things. (Featured Photo: A camera shy rooster pheasant ducks and…

FULL UP!  August’s full moon is in the books – the next one you see will be after the start of a number of hunting seasons, dove, deer archery and goose management, and a shift in the fishing season.  Strange how time flies like that.  In the meantime load up on info in today’s Three…

SAY WHAT?  It sure looks like a great full-moon Monday.  If you felt cheated by the rain this weekend, you have it on our authority to stay home from work today.  File it in the Peter Gibbons folder!  In the meantime, it’s time to dig into some favorite outdoors sayings in today’s Three Things. (Featured…

STAND UP!  While rain is in the forecast this weekend across the Peace Garden State, it won’t be a washout entirely.  In fact, if you get out in the early half of today, you can move your deer stand into place, clear shooting lanes, adjust your camera and sneak out, all in time to have…

GOOD MORNING!  Welcome to the (almost) weekend.  Though you might want to start yours early as today will be your best bet for some time on the water, and certainly it will be the driest day of the stretch as rain rolls in again tomorrow.  In the meantime, get out, take a look around and…

AFTER THE RAIN. Birds and broods were out in full force following the rains which swept over the state, dropping anywhere from .25 to 1 inch.  Under clearing skies and light winds, the evening provided a chance to catch up with wildlife, but the day gave plenty of time for firearms lore, which we touch…

THE SUN SETS ON SUMMER (for now).  Temperatures cool after a weathermaker settles in over the region today bringing storms and steady rain throughout the daylight hours and we get a hint of what’s to come until a weekend warm-up brings us back into the 80s.  You can use the time indoors today to get…

COOLED OFF YET?  The second warmest month of the year for N.D. starts off with a dip below average as today’s last shot of summer will give way to rain and highs barely cracking 70 tomorrow.  The roughly 50% of N.D. hunters who didn’t get drawn might need this time to cool off, and make…

SUPER-SIZED SUMMER!  Our great stretch of summer weather continues as Monday brings more warmth and light winds.  Temps drop slightly throughout the week, but conditions are still pretty nice.  In today’s Three Things we talk additional boating safety steps beyond just wearing a life jacket. (Featured Photo: Rough Waters.  Anglers buck winds and tough weather…

WEIGHTY MATTERS.  You won’t be held down by the weather much today, as a slight chance of rain fades by noon or so.  On top of that, you’ll know just what weights to use to get your bait in the strike zone and lift a few more fish to the surface in today’s Three Things….

IN MOURNING.  Despite the rough news about pheasants, now is the time to start scouting out your favorite dove hunting spots, as the earliest of upland seasons opens in just over a month, and dry conditions favor these small but exciting birds.  Key in on locations discussed in today’s Three Things for more success!  Oh,…

HEY MIKE, WHAT DAY IS IT?  We’re halfway home to a busy summer weekend – fishing, shooting, preseason scouting – whatever you have on tap, it’s looking like a good one!  In the meantime, bone up on some popular furbearers in North Dakota in today’s Three Things. (Featured Photo: A coyote pauses for a quick…

DINNERTIME!  We’re feeling July, but not overly hot as a couple average-type summer days settle in for the middle of the week Midsummer is the start of the feeding season, and while young-of-the-year perch and panfish make up a portion of many predators’ summertime buffet, a trio of other forage species of note come to…

BACK TO IT.  Monday returns with heat and wind, and we’re already thinking about next weekend.  There’s lots to do across the Peace Garden State, but no matter what you’re after on the water, there’s a lot of tournament action to be had and seen.  Check it all out in today’s Three Things. (Featured Photo:…