Wyoming 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 $664,256 has been raised and spent by Wyoming chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $181,637 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 57,857 acres within the state.
- 628 acres of wildlife openings
- 27 acres of prescribed burning
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
- 1 seeder
- 1 planter
- 1 grain drill
Projects were completed on:
- Black Hills National Forest
- Medicine Bow National Forest
- Yellow Tail Wildlife Habitat Management Area
- North Platte River Riparian Corridor
Education
Spent $81,057 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
- Awarded 51 scholarships
- Donated more than 236 education boxes to area schools
Spent $33,311 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including:
- Volunteer leadership workshops
- Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
- State web sites and newsletters
- Purchased 21 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $79,609 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 50 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $20,900 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 $875 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $1,822 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets, and rocket charges. Spent $120,540 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 797 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $7,330 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 8 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $1,695 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments.
Management
Spent $26,968 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 $30,985 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $1,500 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation.
Other
Spent $65,671 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.
