The saying “If you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes; it’ll change,” is very applicable in North Dakota, as in many areas of the country. But check this out.

Last week I was driving around the SW North Dakota countryside with windows rolled down, short-sleeved shirts on, and sweating like crazy.  It was 80+ degrees and I was out crawling for pronghorns. 

Fast-forward to the upcoming weekend.  Same area.  Same hunting season.  Same hunter.  Forecast is for 30 degrees, snow mixed with rain (up to 12″ of snow in some areas), and 30mph winds.  Global warming my a$$!

But just 150 miles NE of the storm in Bismarck/Mandan, ND, where I live, the forecast if for 50 degrees and rain.  That mans that somewhere between here and my hunting area there’s going to be a wardrobe change.  Where that boundry is, no one knows, but now I have to pack tons of extra clothing just to chase a dog-sized “big game” animal around, and a colorful chicken?

Damn right I do!  It’s October in North Dakota.  Upredicable weather and hunting season!  It just doens’t get any better than this (copyright Old Milwaukee Beer).