Colorado 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 $646,966 has been raised and spent by Colorado chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $250,319 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 88,353 acres within the state.
- 13,094 acres of wildlife openings
- 2,200 acres of prescribed burning
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 2 tractors
- 2 disk/harrows
- 3 drills
- 1 planter
Projects were completed on:
- Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
- Basalt State Wildlife Area
- Brush State Wildlife Area
- Clay Creek State Wildlife Area
- Cottonwood State Wildlife Area
- Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area
- Horse Thief Canyon State Wildlife Area
- Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area
- Pike and San Isable National Forest
- Ramport Range
- Rio Grand State Wildlife Area
- San Juan Rio National Forest
- Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area
- Walter Walker State Wildlife Area
- White River National Forest
Education
Spent $123,459 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 220 scholarships
- Donated more than 254 education boxes to area schools
Spent $8,462 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 125 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $57,712 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 98 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $15,764 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 $3,500 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $16,669 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges.
Women’s Programs
Spent $15,730 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 26 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $1,020 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $9,067 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 $17,450 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $20,301 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 15 Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.
Other
Spent $53,952 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
