Kentucky 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 $2,062,540 has been raised and spent by Kentucky chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $499,659 on habitat improvement projects.
- maintenance and development of brood habitat
- wildlife openings
- prescribed fire
- ree 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 321,441 acres within the state.
- 200,128 acres of wildlife openings
- 200 acres of prescribed burning
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 1 tractor
- 6 mowers
- 13 seeders
- 7 spreaders
- 9 disks/harrows
- 1 plow
- 4 herbicide sprayers
- 6 grain drills
- 3 tillers
- 2 cultipackers
- 1 feeder
- 2 planters
Projects were completed on:
- Bernheim Forest
- Clarks NWR
- Cumberland Lake WMA
- Cyprus/Amax WMA
- Daniel Boone National Forest
- Dewey Lake WMA
- Grayson Lake WMA
- Green River WMA
- Northeast Kentucky Game and Fish Club
- Kentucky River WMA
- Kleber WMA
- Land Between the Lakes
- Lapland WMA
- Peabody WMA
- Taylorsville Lake WMA
- Westvaco WMA
- Yatesville Lake WA
Education
Spent $571,301 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 628 scholarships
- Donated more than 828 education boxes to area schools
Spent $31,257 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 700 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $296,145 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 586 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $98,450 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 $2,783 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $270 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $102,500 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 200 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $45,209 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 100 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $45,683 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $18,908 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
Land Purchase
Spent $40,000 to purchase 800 acres of land or conservation easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas.
Research
Spent $19,465 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $38,017 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 68 Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.
Other
Spent $97,077 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
