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 more than $224 million for wild turkey conservation. Since 1985 over $196,115 has been raised and spent by Maine chapters on projects within the state. A sampling of these projects is provided below. Habitat Enhancement Spent $63,281 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 499 acres within the state. 202 acres of wildlife openings Purchased equipment for habitat management including: 2 tractors 1 planter 1 sprayer Education Spent $24,853 on educational programs and literature including scholarships, education boxes, 4-H and teacher workshops. Awarded 21 scholarships. Donated more than 76 education boxes to area schools Spent $10,372 on educational projects for volunteers and professionals including: Volunteer leadership workshops Wild Turkey Woodlands field days State web sites and newsletters Purchased 72 educational CD-ROMs JAKES Spent $23,143 to introduce youth to outdoor activities, conservation and hunting. Sponsored 25 JAKES Conservation Field Days throughout the state. Hunting Heritage Spent $5,900 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 $12,103 to support hunter safety classes and initiatives within the state. Purchased hunter safety materials and equipment, including interactive shooting systems. Turkey Restoration Spent $5,424 to trap and transfer turkeys within the state. Expenses include the purchase of trapping equipment such as nets, rockets and rocket charges. Spent $8,200 to reimburse other states for expenses related to the trap and transfer of 101 donated turkeys. Women's Programs Spent $4,850 on programs, materials and equipment to introduce women to the outdoors, hunting and conservation. Conducted 10 Women in the Outdoors events throughout the state. Rewards Spent $6,233 to protect wild turkeys and other wildlife through support of state sponsored reward programs, the printing of reward signs and reward payments. Management Spent $3,752 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 $6,000 to purchase 1,031 acres of land or conservation easements to preserve wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting areas. Other Spent $11,074 on other projects including organizational dues, travel expenses to professional meetings, special NWTF projects, and chapter rebates.