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 $279 million
    for wild turkey conservation. Since 1985 over $799,187 has been
    raised and spent by West Virginia chapters on projects within the
    state. A sampling of these projects is provided below.

    Habitat Enhancement
    Spent $129,557 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 1,358 acres
    within the state.
  • 595 acres of wildlife openings

    Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
  • 1 trailer
  • 1 drill
  • 1 seeder

    Projects were completed on:
  • Cecil H. Underwood WMA
  • Center Branch WMA
  • Cheat WMA
  • Elk River WMA
  • Frozen Camp WMA
  • Jug WMA
  • Lewis Wetzel WMA
  • Monongahela National Forest
  • Nathaniel Mountain WMA
  • Sleepy Creek WMA
  • Stonewall Jackson Lake WMA
  • Summersville Lake WMA
  • Wallback WMA

    Education

    Spent $67,143 on educational programs and literature including
    scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
  • Awarded 102 scholarships
  • Donated more than 225 education boxes to area schools

    Spent $5,568 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals
    including:
  • Volunteer leadership workshops
  • Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
  • State web sites and newsletters
  • Purchased 122 educational CD-ROMs

    JAKES
    Spent $103,380 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and
    hunting. Sponsored 151 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the
    state.

    Hunting Heritage
    Spent $39,450 to protect and promote the hunting tradition including
    contributions to the U.S. Sportsman’s Alliance and the National Shooting
    Sports Foundation.

    Hunter Safety
    Spent $7,735 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the
    state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including
    interactive shooting systems.

    Turkey Restoration
    Spent $345 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 $9,350 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women
    to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 22 Women in the
    Outdoors events throughout the state.

    Rewards
    Spent $6,802 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of
    state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward
    payments.

    Management
    Spent $8,971 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 $285,117 to purchase 1,429 acres of land or conservation
    easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting
    areas.

    Research
    Spent $49,312 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to
    research such as radio telemetry equipment.

    Wheelin’ Sportsmen
    Spent $4,950 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate in
    outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted 8
    Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.
West Virginia State Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation
West Virginia NWTF Wild Turkey State
Super Fund Projects
Updated 10/15/08