Delaware NWTF Hunting Heritage State Super Fund Projects

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 $222,295 has been raised and spent by Delaware chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.

Habitat Enhancement

Spent $27,356 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 845 acres within the state.

237 acres of wildlife openings

Purchased equipment for habitat management including:

1 trailer

Projects were completed on:

Nanticoke Wildlife Area
University of Delaware
Sussex Vo-tech property

Education

Spent $37,023 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.

Awarded 10 scholarships
Donated more than 27 education boxes to area schools

Spent $5,430 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:

Volunteer leadership workshops
Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
State web sites and newsletters

JAKES

Spent $17,925 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 19 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.

Hunting Heritage

Spent $24,000 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 $6,854 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.

Turkey Restoration

Spent $10,743 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $32,700 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 64 donated turkeys.

Women’s Programs

Spent $3,400 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 9 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.

Management

Spent $29,141 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 $6,418 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.

Wheelin’ Sportsmen

Spent $414 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 2 Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.