Hawaii 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 $25,781 has been raised and spent by Hawaii chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.

Habitat Enhancement

Spent $1,480 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 4 acres within the state. Projects were completed on:

Mauna Kea Ice Age Nat. Reserve

Education

Spent $2,820 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.

Awarded 1 scholarship
Donated more than 18 education boxes to area schools

Spent $100 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:

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

JAKES

Spent $150 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 1 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.

Hunting Heritage

Spent $1,900 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 $200 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.

Turkey Restoration

Spent $4,828 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 $150 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 1 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.