Massachusetts 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 $159,610 has been raised and spent by Massachusetts chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $13,886 on habitat improvement projects.
- wildlife openings
- tree planting
Habitat enhancement projects have impacted more than 125 acres within the state.
- 117 acres of wildlife openings
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 1 trailer
Projects were completed on:
- Poland Brook WMA
Education
Spent $18,243 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 11 scholarships
- Donated more than 43 education boxes to area schools
Spent $5,827 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 10 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $17,226 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 16 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $13,100 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 $28,933 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Women’s Programs
Spent $6,458 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 6 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $2,015 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $287 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 $1,000 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Land Purchase
Spent $5,500 to purchase 1,019 acres of land or conservation easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas.
Other
Spent $30,180 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
