Illinois March wildlife events and seasons overview
March activities include trout stocking and spawning of muskellike walleye while steelhead hatch at hatcheries. Geese nest, ducks migrate, wild turkeys breed, ruffed grouse court, rabbits nest, doves return. Crow season closes March to trails grant deadlines and furbearer fund. Deer and turkey classic in Bloomington March 1-3. Smelt season March 1-April 30. RV show March 8-10 in Rock Island. boat show March 8-10 in Springfield. turkey draws March 11. duck stamp entries March 15. spring turkeys call limit ends April 11. Spotlight surveys begin March 21 to April 18 north zone and March 22 to April 18 south zone. beaver trapping and other seasons end March 31. licenses expire.
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Wildlife artist Jules Winkelin captures nature on canvas in Illinois
Wildlife artist Tony Gilpin, a Western Illinois University alum, grew up near Hamilton and Quincy and now lives in Evansville. His oil and gouache works feature birds and pronghorns. His piece a great blue heron is on display at Rend Lake's Southern Illinois Artisan's Center.
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Gilpin
Evansville
Hamilton
Quincy
Mississippi River
Southern Illinois Artisan’s Center
Rend Lake
Wyoming Plains
Western Illinois University
Chicago
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Wildlife
Evansville Artist Shifts From Wildlife to Portraits
Tony Gilpin of Evansville moves from a decade of wildlife art to portraits. With wife Carol, he has run Winter Prairie Art and Design from their Evansville home since 1993. He notes realism drives wildlife art and now pursues portrait work. contact (618) 853-2575.
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Tony Gilpin
Evansville
Gilpin
Carol
Undaunted Courage and the loss of wonder in America
The reader reflects on Stephen Ambrose’s Lewis and Clark account and laments how modern Americans seek speed and entertainment over exploration. He notes the explorers’ journey across the Missouri, Great Plains, Rockies, and Columbia River, cites first encounters with wildlife, and contrasts historic awe with today’s internet age and fading curiosity.
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Stephen E. Ambrose
Missouri River
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Columbia River
Pacific Ocean
California
Steve Carlton
Disneyland
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Les Winkeler
Sass Sport Pa
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Caen
Zeto
Awey
Yamaha
Ieee
Ree Sey
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