New Mexico 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 $314,712 has been raised and spent by New Mexico chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $150,604 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 69,577 acres within the state.
- 2,115 acres of wildlife openings
- 50,082 acres of prescribed burning
Projects were completed on:
- Carson National Forest
- Cibola National Forest
- Lincoln National Forest
- Sante Fe National Forest
Education
Spent $40,147 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 40 scholarships
- Donated more than 130 education boxes to area schools
Spent $7,737 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 29 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $14,400 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 21 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $3,000 to protect and promote the hunting tradition including contributions to the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $17,744 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $48,353 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 307 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $2,050 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 5 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Management
Spent $7,190 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 $1,350 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Other
Spent $20,887 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
