PERFECT SUNDAY!  Weather, moon and sun times align for a perfect end to the last major moonphase of the month.  You’re going to want to stretch out your weekend fishing and capitalize on a hot bite today.  Whether fishing or hunting, knowing the conditions of your target location is important.  Part of today’s Three Things…

JOIN UP!  Sun and moonrise coincide on this major moon phase weekend (new moon).  Lock in some great fishing as this is the last weekend of the summer where a major moon phase falls on one of your freebie days off.  Also, three great conservation groups deserve your attention – join up and work to…

GRASS IS GROWING!  Will there be enough of it for fall though, as N.D. CRP acres have fallen to around 1 million, from a high of around 3 million 10 years ago. Recent rain should help restore some green to the dry landscape of the Peace Garden State, and from far away, a fish attack…

THAR SHE BLOWS!  Winds rise today in the afternoon to give State Trap shooters a challenge, but a calm morning will set the table for a great first-half fishing trip.  Check those things out and more in today’s Three Things and get ready for a great weekend of fishing around the new moon. DAILY CONDITIONS: …

WHAT’S THE BUZZ?  Strong storms are expected to roll through the area this morning and possibly tomorrow night as shooters gear up for the N.D. State Trap Tournament in Bismarck starting this afternoon at Capitol City Gun Club.  Learn more about the event and what’s happening around the region this week in today’s Three Things….

SHOOT ON!  A cooldown today, with some light east winds will bring relief, following rain that swept through the eastern part of the state overnight.  In today’s Three Things, check out a great shooting sports funding opportunity and more! (Featured Photo: Take aim at a successful shooting sports program! Simonson Photo) DAILY CONDITIONS: WEATHER (Bismarck…

NICE RECOVERY.  Conditions were idyllic on Saturday, and while today may have a bit more breeze, it’s still a great back half of the weekend that’s setting up following Friday night’s thunderstorms.  Look for a hot bite to go with the hot weather and quarter moon this afternoon, and check out a few fun fishing…

SWEET SUMMER RAIN!  A line of storms brought gully washers across much of central and eastern North Dakota as totals for the hour-long storm topped half an inch in some places, enough to keep the dust down, hopefully green the grass and put a dent in the drought monitor next week.  In the meantime, hatch…

SHOW OFF!  One more cool(ish) day before we turn up the heat, as Friday’s temps will approach triple digits. The weekend looks hot, and fire danger will rise again with gusty winds on Saturday.  If you’re out there, be safe with sparks – campfires, matches, even left-over bottle rockets. (Featured Photo: Showy milkweed is a…

MAKING THE MOST OF IT.  Despite losing two minutes of sunlight a day as we hurtle into the back half of July, after today’s dip into the 80s, we’ll rebound into the upper 90s and low 100s into the weekend.  So even with the shorter days, the sun’s rays remain powerful this time of year. …

FISHIN’ FUN!  There’s a lot of great news and facts in today’s Three Things as another warm day heats up the summer bite across the Peace Garden State.  A shot of relief may come early this morning as thunderstorms roll across the northern prairie, but heat will return for one more day before a brief…

MAKE SOME NOISE!  Some folks get excited about warm weather.  For anglers who like a steady bite, these warm days are setting one up.  Use active baits to trigger aggressive fish, whose bodies are adapting to warmer water, allowing them to chase, slash and strike at those baits that kick out the vibration. In today’s…

WINNER WINNER, NOW MAKE A SPINNER.  You’re already a winner if you’re on the water enjoying this great day.  Warm conditions, light winds, and a strong full moon influence will finish off one of the most well-timed weekends of the year.  In today’s Three Things we offer up explanations and tips for in-line spinners for…

AWOOOOO!  Tonight will be one to howl as you sweep that spinner into the corner of ol’ Mrs. Marbleyes’ mouth.  Summer is back, as weekend temperatures soar into the 90s, there won’t be much relief brought by the light and variable winds either.  Tap into a moderating evening with a full moon rising to get…

SET THE HOOK INTO A GREAT WEEKEND! Warm temps, steadying conditions and low winds will have anglers out in abundance taking advantage of a full moon – known as the “Full Buck Moon” by some. Remember as you jump from lake to lake this season to inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat to prevent…

THRICE BITTEN! It’s a cooldown of sorts after a couple of scorching days tacked on for a long weekend.  Here’s hoping you didn’t burn all your vacation up this week, because this weekend is going to be epic as well. With warm days, and long full moon nights, the fishing should be as hot as…

HIGH FIVE.  Here’s hoping you survived the Fourth, and had a chance to get outside in the warmth of the season.  We look ahead to the rest of summer and fish strapping on the feedbag. Remember to like Dakota Edge on Facebook and follow on Twitter to get the best of ND hunting and fishing…

EYE – AYE! The weather’s hot, and the fishing is heating up too!  It’s going to be a legendary Fourth of July, no matter where you are in the upper Midwest, as conditions combine for a hot and steamy one.  Get every moment out of this great holiday with friends and family, and sneak a…

THE HEAT IS ON (AND ON)!  A warm stretch is settling in over the Peace Garden State, with the near-term hot streak to start on the Fourth.  It’ll be an Independence Day to remember – like those scorchers when you were a kid, and popsicles melted in an instant, bluegills put a beatdown on your…

FEELING FOURTHY. The July warm up continues, and like a rising firework, is building up to a bang in just a little bit.  Enjoy the light south breezes and summerlike conditions as we get into the heart of the season – and hopefully resume a summery fishing trend. In the Three Things for this Sunday,…

Warm weather settles in for the weekend after a cooler stretch.  This week looks hot – and not just because of all the exploding fireworks! Celebrate this country by blowing up a small portion of it with a pack of Black Cat firecrackers.  In the meantime, we’re focused on another fine specimen of ND megafauna…

CUE WILSON PHILLIPS…I uhh…mean, where’s my Metallica-Pantera-Megadeth mixtape?  Hold on for one more unseasonable day, and things will start hitting their stride, just in time for the Independence Day Holiday!  Get the NDG&F’s take on stocking in the state, and bring your fishing to life with the Slow Death rig in today’s Three Things, along…

SOUNDS LIKE GOOD FISHING!  We’ve got the tips on where the walleyes are biting throughout the state in this week’s installment of the Dakota Edge Outdoors Show and we share more information below on keeping WMA’s firework (and wildfire) free in today’s Three Things. (Featured Photo: A ruddy duck patrols the cattail shoreline of a…

THE THUNDER ROLLS.  Storms pushed through central and southern ND last night, bringing a solid shot of rain to Bismarck and points south, with some severe cells in the mix.  Did you know lightning is so powerful it can send a DeLorean through time?  I’m sure you did.  Did you know it’s more likely to…

WHAT’S HATCHING?  Pheasants, that’s what!  Great reports are starting to come in around Bismarck of hatching birds, and broods from 3-10 skittery puffballs are being sighted.  Get out on a dewy, calm morning and check the gravel in your area for the next generation of ringnecks!  Enjoy one day of summerlike heat today, as a…

CATCHIN’ CRAPPIES, MAKIN’ FRIENDS.  With a warm up, we’re hoping summer – and summer patterns – get back on track soon, particularly with the Independence Day holiday looming.  In the meantime, panfish are usually the first to recover from cooldowns and crappies are starting to move, get ready for the bite with our tips in…

SUMMER MAKES ITS RETURN!  Calmer, warmer days are ahead – starting today!  Get out there on the back of the new moon and catch some fish.  Even with post-frontal conditions, it should be a great chance to get on the water after a few days of gusty and cool conditions.  We talk geometry, chemistry and…

HANG ON! Just one more windy day between you and angling bliss! Sunday will be a free-for-all, as the last day of the major moonphase occurs weather conditions will be ideal.  With no rain in the forecast for a few more days, growing drought conditions are a concern, however, good roadside pheasant reports are starting…

OH, CANADA.  Gusty winds stream in from the northwest as a Canadian high slips down across the border, bringing clear skies and cool temps.  Breezes subside by Sunday, making the back half of the weekend the best portion.  With all this wind, you probably don’t want to be in a tree, but when you are…

BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND.  Winds take hold and drop temperatures over the region, as strong northwesterlies sweep in a good deal of Canadian influence, and not in that good Molson/Tim Horton’s way either.  While we’re well past May, we’re looking ahead to what mayflies bring to fishing – in terms of food, and challenge.  Learn…