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Numbers updated in May of 2012
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 $412 million for wild turkey
conservation. Since 1985 over $2,438,144 has been raised and
spent by Louisiana chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of
these projects is provided below.
Habitat Enhancement
Spent $713,298 on habitat improvement projects.
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maintenance and development of brood habitat
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wildlife openings
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prescribed fire
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tree planting
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riparian restoration
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water development projects
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control of invasive plant species
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support for seed subsidy and conservation seed programs
Habitat enhancement projects have impacted more than 72,607 acres within
the state.
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44,620 acres of wildlife openings
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511
acres prescribed burning
Purchased equipment for habitat management including:
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1
trailer
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3
spreaders
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1
sprayer
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1
mower
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1
planter
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prescribe burning equipment
Projects were completed on:
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Alexandria State Forest WMA
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Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge
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Bayou Prairie WMA
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Bens Creek WMA
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Big
Lake WMA
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Bodcau WMA
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Boeuf WMA
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Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
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Camp Beauregard WMA
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Catahoula Wildlife Preserve
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Dewey-Wills WMA
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Grassy Lake WMA
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Indian Bayou
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Jackson-Bienville WMA
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Kisatchie National Forest
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Loggy Bayou WMA
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Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge
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Pearl River
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Red
River WMA
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Sabine WMA
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Sandy Hollow WMA
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Sherburne WMA
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Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
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Tunica Hills WMA
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Union WMA
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West Bay WMA
Education
Spent $400,699 on educational programs and literature including
scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops.
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Awarded 196 scholarships
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Donated more than 1,314 education boxes to area schools
Spent $74,287 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals
including:
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Volunteer leadership workshops
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Wild Turkey Woodlands field days
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State web sites and newsletters
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Purchased 130 educational CD-ROMs
JAKES
Spent $175,217 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation
and hunting. Sponsored 175 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the
state.
Hunting Heritage
Spent $111,250 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 $95,747 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within
the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including
interactive shooting systems.
Turkey Restoration
Spent $46,680 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses
include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and
rocket charges. Spent $232,366 to reimburse other states for expenses
related to the trap and transfer of 401 donated turkeys.
Women’s Programs
Spent $48,975 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to
the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 73 Women in the
Outdoors events throughout the state.
Rewards
Spent $29,874 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support
of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and
reward payments.
Management
Spent $46,734 on wild turkey management.
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operation of wild turkey check stations
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hunter success and satisfaction surveys
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completion of wild turkey management plans
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support of law enforcement activities
Purchased equipment to support law enforcement and management activities
including:
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ATV’s
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weight scales for check stations
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survey/surveillance cameras
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gates to limit vehicular access
Land Purchase
Spent $64,500 to purchase 3,900 acres of land or conservation easements
to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas.
Research
Spent $131,421 on wild turkey research. Purchased equipment related to
research such as radio telemetry equipment.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen
Spent $66,133 to provide opportunities for the disabled to participate
in outdoor activities and learn about wildlife conservation. Conducted
65 Wheelin’ Sportsmen events.
Other
Spent $177,135 on other projects including organizational dues, travel
expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter
rebates.
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