Rhode Island 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 $38,591 has been raised and spent by Rhode Island chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $3,189 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 547 acres within the state.
- 500 acres of tree planting
- 21 acres of wildlife openings
Projects were completed on:
- Arcadia WMA
- Carolina WMA
- Nicholas WMA
Education
Spent $2,842 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 2 scholarship
- Donated more than 20 education boxes to area schools
Spent $1,334 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 6 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $6,571 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 11 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $5,976 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 $1,125 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $59 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 $4,434 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 10 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $907 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Research
Spent $5,468 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin' Sportsmen
Spent $150 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation.
Other
Spent $6,536 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
