WI-NWTF Members,

The WI-NWTF State Board has met recently and established new levels for Superfund projects. We are pleased to announce that due to prudent spending in 2011 Superfund amounts will return to previous levels. Much of the reason for this is the continued high level of effort of local chapters. Even though in a tough economy people are tightening their belts, watching their spending, and staying home more, they are also understanding the value of an organization like the NWTF. Our re-dedication to Conservation, and Hunting Heritage is second to none in WI, and it's efforts will be seen locally even more in 2012 throught Wisconsin. The following is a breakdown of how much funding each Outreach Program is eligible to receive in 2011.

WITO = $250

JAKES = $250

Wheelin’ Sportsman = $250

Scholarships = $250 Local $1,000 State

Turkey Hunters Care = $100

4H Shooting Sports = $200 (local)

NASP = $500 (new) $250 (existing)

Learn to Hunts = $250

Landowner Appreciation Days = $250 (More based on Board Approval)

Hunter’s Safety classes = $200

The WI Superfund Committee has made these decisions in an attempt to fund programs at a higher level.  Remember that all Superfund requests must be submitted to the Superfund Chair by October 1^st of the current funding year.  Projects that took place in 2011 are not eligible for Superfund dollars allocated for 2012.  All Superfund requests will be paid out on a first come first serve basis until the money allocated for that budget is spent. This does not mean your project will not get funding, but will be held until money is allocated later from other areas of the operating budget. This means that not only are we being fiscally responsible with our funds, but that everyone should receive funding for their programs.  Another change to the Superfund is Land Owner Hunting Heritage Days is changing it’s name back to Landowner Appreciation Days. This is being done in an effort to apply for funds from our National Organization, thus giving a valuable event the opportunity to continue in the future. All LAD events are eligible for a base funding of $250, but are eligible for more with board approval. 

We understand that some of you may have questions about the Superfund. Therefore, please contact New Superfund Chair Rick Horton with any questions, or ideas, you may have.  You can reach him by mail at WI-NWTF PO Box 870 Portage, WI 53901, by email at rhorton@nwtf.net or by phone at (218)326-8800.

Good Hunting,

Cory Catlin

National Wild Turkey Federation

Wisconsin State Chapter President

Website Coordinator

Superfund Committee

Below you will find everything you need to apply for Superfund dollars.

WI NWTF Members,
 
All future SF requests must go through Steve Smith, and no one else. There are an increasing number of SF requests that are being sent to National and bypassing our checks and balanced system we have in place. If they go directly to National, I have informed Genie Walker not to pay them without approval from Myself, Scott Walter (DNR Technical Committee Rep.), and Rick Horton (NWTF Regional Biologist). I have asked the Regional DIrectors to make sure that they inform all members of this procedure whenever possible. The reason for this is so that we can keep an eye on our expenditures and insure that everyone gets equal funding for their particular needs.

Thanks for your cooperation,

WI-NWTF

The old, green paper forms will no longer be available.  Use the new electronic form and codes, which you can get from your Regional Director, Regional Biologist, or Superfund Chair.

Fill out the form completely, using the state, county and chapter codes. Failure to do so may delay Superfund Payments. Email the completed form to Superfund Chair Steve Smith at sesmith51@charter.net or call him at (715)207-0213.

If the “Date Needed By” line indicates a date prior to receipt of the application, or says “ASAP”, it will be changed to the 15th of the following month.

All “automatics” (5-star and previously approved project categories) received by the 25th of the month will be processed that month.  Anything received after the 25th will be processed the following month.
Automatics:

$100 - Turkey Hunters Care
$250 - Learn to Hunt
$200 - JAKES
$200 - Women in the Outdoors
$200 – Wheelin’ Spoortsmen
$500 – National Archery in the Schools Program
$200 – 4-H Shooting Sports
$250 -  Funding existing NASP
$200 – Local Scholarship: Plus $500 at the State level

All other applications that are not automatics will be held and reviewed by the Super Fund Committee at the next meeting.  Meetings are held about four times per year, unless more are needed. 

Projects requesting $5,000 or more require a representative to give a presentation to the committee.

Any questions regarding the procedure or projects should be directed to Superfund Chairman Steve Smith at (715)207-0213
 or sesmith51@charter.net.

If you would like more information on what Superfund projects the WI State Chapter has supported click the link below.

Wisconsin NWTF Hunting Heritage State Super Fund Projects

Portage, WI - River Valley Chapter

The River Valley chapter shows another example of Superfund dollars at work. The River Valley chapter submitted for, and received, $5,200 in Superfund money to help with restoration of wild turkey habitat in the French’s Creek wildlife area. The area, which is located a few miles north of Portage, has been undergoing extensive restoration. The amount was donated to help in the expenses not covered by the WI-DNR. One of these expenses was a controlled burn of the area to prepare it for restoration.

Participants in the check presentation were from Left to right, Conservation Warden Casey Kreuger, NWTF Regional Director Ken Jaworski, local DNR Biologist Sara Kehrli, River Valley Committee member Kevin Zarecki and son Tate Zarecki.