North Dakota 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 $137,436 has been raised and spent by North Dakota chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.

Habitat Enhancement

Spent $17,021 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 1,034 acres within the state.

33 acres of wildlife openings

Projects were completed on:

Long Lake NWR
Valley City WMD

Education

Spent $33,322 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.

Awarded 43 scholarships.
Donated more than 120 education boxes to area schools.

Spent $11,259 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:

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

JAKES

Spent $14,798 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 25 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.

Hunting Heritage

Spent $5,150 to protect and promote the hunting tradition including contributions to the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Women’s Programs

Spent $4,200 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 9 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.

Land Purchase

Spent $9,000 to purchase 1,768 acres of land or conservation easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas.

Wheelin’ Sportsmen

Spent $2,800 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 6 Wheelin’ Sportsmen event.