Wisconsin 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 $4,041,852 has been raised and spent by Wisconsin chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $1,233,024 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 95,374 acres within the state.
- 15,761 acres of wildlife openings
- 2,063 acres of prescribed burning
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 12 trailers
- 8 mowers
- 3 spreaders
- 5 tractors
- 25 herbicide sprayers
- 5 drills
- 2 seeders
- 6 disks/harrows
- 35 planters
- equipment for prescribed burning
Projects were completed on:
- Albany Wildlife Area
- Augusta Wildlife Area
- Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area
- Caves Creek Fishery Area
- Chequamegon National Forest
- Collins Marsh Wildlife Area
- Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
- Evergreen Fishery Area
- French Creek Wildlife Area
- Hay Creek WA
- Holland Wildlife Area
- Honey Creek Wildlife Area
- Kickapoo River WA-Bell
- Mecan River Wildlife Area
- Mud Lake Wildlife Area
- Nicolet National Forest
- Pershing Creek Wildlife Area
- Pine River Public Hunting Grounds
- Prairie River Fisher
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area
- Upper Wolf River Fishery Area
- White River Marsh Wildlife Area
- Willow Creek Fishery Area
Education
Spent $556,436 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 395 scholarships
- Donated more than 1,121 education boxes to area schools
Spent $263,921 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 380 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $229,779 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 350 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $173,045 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 $93,687 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $21,076 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $545,500 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 1,091 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $118,431 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 239 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $20,967 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $63,622 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 $111,400 to purchase 11,563 acres of land or conservation easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas.
Research
Spent $122,747 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $13,850 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 26 Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.
Other
Spent $324,605 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
