Oregon 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 $407,967 has been raised and spent by Oregon chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $67,989 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 13,243 acres within the state.
- 3,730 acres of wildlife openings
- 1,594 acres of prescribed burning
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 1 trailer
Projects were completed on:
- Denman Wildlife Area
- Deschutes National Forest
- Ochoco National Forest
- Phillip Schneider Wildlife Area
- Siskiyou National Forest
- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
- White River
- Willamette Industries land
Education
Spent $49,518 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 56 scholarships.
- Donated more than 144 education boxes to area schools.
Spent $9,663 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 79 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $35,240 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 54 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $32,500 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 $86,335 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $13,125 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 250 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $11,091 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 23 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $1,652 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $16,100 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 $10,000 to purchase 920 acres of land or conservation easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas.
Research
Spent $6,206 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $250 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 1 Wheelin’ Sportsmen event.
Other
Spent $47,978 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
