Connecticut 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 $176,300 has been raised and spent by Connecticut chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $24,091 on habitat improvement projects.
- maintenance and development of brood habitat
- wildlife openings
- prescribed fire
- tree planting
- control of invasive plant species
- support for seed subsidy and conservation seed programs
Habitat enhancement projects have impacted more than 68 acres within the state including 15 acres of wildlife openings.
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 1 planter
Projects were completed on Nipmuck State Forest & Pachaug State Forest.
Education
Spent $20,356 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 2 scholarships.
- Donated more than 43 education boxes to area schools.
Spent $4,602 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
JAKES
Spent $5,553 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 7 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $5,950 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 $2,374 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $8,200 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 70 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $6,500 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 10 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Management
Spent $202 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
Research
Spent $36,105 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Other
Spent $56,515 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
