Ohio 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 $3,561,686 has been raised and spent by Ohio chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $123,686 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 2,821 acres within the state.
- 937 acres of wildlife openings
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 1 trailer
- 2 tractors
- 4 mowers
- 1 seeder
- 1 disk
- 4 drills
- 2 planters
Projects were completed on:
- Athens Ranger District
- Batelle Darrby Metro Park
- Darke Wildlife Area
- East Fork State Park
- Egypt Valley WMA
- Highland Town/Brushcreek WMA
- Mead Paper Turkey Management Area
- Shawnee State Forest
- Tar Hollow State Forest
- Tri-Valley Wildlife Area
- Waterloo Wildlife Area
- Wayne-Hoosier National Forest
- Woodbury Wild Turkey Management Area
Education
Spent $257,462 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 285 scholarships.
- Donated more than 764 education boxes to area schools.
Spent $13,111 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 100 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $163,858 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 400 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $193,100 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 $35,025 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $2,702 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 $69,400 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 232 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $10,997 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $7,841 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 $2,441,135 to purchase 74,793 acres of land or conservation easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas.
Research
Spent $6,425 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $32,357 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 87 Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.
Other
Spent $130,582 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
