Washington NWTF State Super Fund Projects Administered jointly by the NWTF, its state chapters and state wildlife agencies, the Wild Turkey 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 over $175 million dollars for wild turkey conservation. Since 1985 over $420,576 has been raised and spent by Washington chapters on projects within the state. More than $38,074 has been spent in 2003 alone. A sampling of these projects is provided below. Habitat Enhancement Spent $33,180 on habitat improvement projects, which included: * 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 3,956 acres within the state. * 168 acres of wildlife openings Purchased equipment for habitat management including: * 3 trailers * 3 planters * 1 disk/harrow Projects were completed on: * Eagle Rock * McDonald Mountain * Sneed Mountain * Tacoma Creek Education Spent $15,658 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops. * Awarded 3 scholarships. * In 2003, 6 scholarships totaling $3,500 were awarded to graduating high school seniors that have an interest in hunting. * Donated more than 43 education boxes to area schools. Spent $1,147 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including: * volunteer leadership workshops * Wild Turkey Woodlands field days * state web sites and newsletters * Purchased 6 educational CD-ROMs. JAKES Spent $16,205 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. * Sponsored 24 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state. Hunting Heritage Spent $6,136 to protect and promote the hunting tradition including contributions to the U.S. Sportsman's Alliance and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Turkey Restoration Spent $75,126 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $208,905 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 834 donated turkeys. Women's Programs Spent $4,400 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. * Conducted 12 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state. Rewards Spent $835 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments. Management Spent $892 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 $11,400 on wild turkey research. * Purchased equipment related to research such as radio telemetry equipment. Other Spent $30,439 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.