Utah 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 $1,164,376 has been raised and spent by Utah chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $59,655 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 4,724 acres within the state.
- 96 acres of wildlife openings
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 2 trailers
Projects were completed on:
- Dixie National Forest
- Mountain Island Ranch
- Abajo Mountains
- Other private lands
Education
Spent $40,914 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 37 scholarships
- Donated more than 231 education boxes to area schools
Spent $20,660 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters.
- Purchased 8 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $43,710 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 42 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $29,006 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 $1,531 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $211,791 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $362,921 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 3,373 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $10,631 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 25 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $2,759 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $6,016 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 $17,021 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Other
Spent $351,930 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
