California NWTF Hunting Heritage State Super Fund Projects
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Administered jointly by the NWTF, its state chapters and state wildlife agencies, the Hunting Heritage Super Fund is used for projects that support the conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of the hunting tradition. Nationally, NWTF chapters and cooperating partners have raised and spent more than $306 million for wild turkey conservation. Since 1985 over $2,025,435 has been raised and spent by California chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $141,995 on habitat improvement projects.
- maintenance and development of brood habitat
- wildlife openings
- prescribed fire
- tree planting
- riparian restoration
- water development projects
- control of invasive plant species
- support for seed subsidy and conservation seed programs
Habitat enhancement projects have impacted more than 109,160 acres within the state.
- 28,968 acres of wildlife openings
- 120 acres of prescribed burning
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 1 trailer
- 1 sprayer
- equipment for prescribed burning
Projects were completed on:
- Horseshoe Ranch Wildlife Area
- Kinsman Flat Wildlife Area
- Klamath National Forest
- Knoxville Wildlife Area
- Mendocino National Forest
- Modoc National Forest
- Oak Ridge Ranch
- Sacramento NWR
- San Bernardino National Forest (Devil Fire Restoration Project)
- Senora National Fore
- Spenceville Wildlife Area
- Tahoe National Forest
- Tahoe National Forest (Cottonwood Fire Restoration Project)
Education
Spent $235,669 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 65 scholarships
- Donated more than 505 education boxes to area schools
Spent $405,743 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 345 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $79,834 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 98 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $180,350 to protect and promote the hunting tradition including contributions to the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Hunter Safety
Spent $847 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchase hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $142,871 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $74,661 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 524 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $47,335 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 45 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $3,065 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $163,487 on wild turkey management.
- operation of wild turkey check stations
- hunter success and satisfaction surveys
- completion of wild turkey management plans
- support of law enforcement activities
Purchased equipment to support law enforcement and management activities including:
- ATV’s
- weight scales for check stations
- survey/surveillance cameras
- gates to limit vehicular access
Research
Spent $140,820 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $750 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 2 Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.
Other
Spent $362,002 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
