The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) donated $166,175 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds for wild turkey projects in the state.

A little less than half, $80,821, was given to the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) to fund projects including Wildlofharp Spurs.

Over $85,000 for other projects statewide including funding to improve wild turkey habitat on public lands and help launch outdoor education programs in schools, was also approved. The funding supports the enhancement of turkey habitat, increases access opportunities, funds educational programs and considered a perfect fit for the NWTF “Save the Habitat, Save the Hunt” initiative.

“Close to $62,000 of this generous donation offers us access to federal matching dollars, which makes the donation go even further,” WFF Director Chuck Sykes said in a release. “Since federal matching dollars play such a major role in how our division is funded, contributions like this are extremely important.”

The sale of hunting and fishing licenses funds the WFF and its matched almost three-to-one by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. WFF does not receive an appropriation from the state’s General Fund.

The NWTF in Alabama supports financially the Archery in the Schools State Championship and becoming an Outdoors-Woman program.