New York 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 $1,702,515 has been raised and spent by New York chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $515,720 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 28,127 acres within the state.
- 1,271 acres of wildlife openings
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 3 trailers
- 4 mowers
- 2 seeders
- 1 drill
- 4 planters
Projects were completed on:
- Alder Bottom WMA
- Alleghany State Park
- Cameron State Forest
- Canadaway Creek WMA
- Capital District WMA
- Carlton Hill WMA
- Chemung County State Forest
- Connecticut Hill WMA
- East Bay WMA
- Erwin WMA
- Finger Lakes National Forest
- Hanging Bog WMA
- Happy Valley WMA
- Keeney Swamp WMA
- Long Pond State Forest
- Maple Hill State Forest
- Margaret Burke WMA
- Northern Montezuma WMA
- Oak Orchard WMA
- Pharsalia WMA
- Rattlesnake Hill WMA
- Stid Hill Multiple Use Area
- Tioughnioga WMA
- Tonawanda WMA
- Wertheim National Wild Refuge
- West Cameron WMA
- Whittaker Swamp State Forest
Education
Spent $238,528 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 223 scholarships.
- Donated more than 724 education boxes to area schools.
Spent $111,358 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 326 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $112,128 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 257 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $84,200 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 $10,230 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state.
Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $1,455 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 $28,114 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 62 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $11,919 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $6,487 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 $77,000 to purchase 136 acres of land or conservation easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas.
Research
Spent $282,844 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $10,455 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 27 Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.
Other
Spent $120,692 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
