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Utah - National and State Super Fund Project Accomplishments for 2007

Wild Turkey Restoration

Wild turkey restoration began in 1952. In the last 5 years alone, 5, 262 wild turkeys have been released in unoccupied habitat in the state. It is estimated that Utah has approximately 18,500 wild turkeys in the state.

Wild Turkey Research

Between 2002 and 2007, NWTF National provided a total of $177,500 for research projects.

Super Fund

  • Over $1,118,543 has been spent from the Utah Super Fund since it's inception.
  • In 2007, Utah put $127,801 in their Super Fund and spent $109,991.

Guzzlers for Gobblers

Spent $43,651 to development wildlife water sources and riparian improvements enhancing 152,770 acres.

Operation Big Sky

Two chapters have spent $740 since 2005.

State Legislative Caucus

Utah has committed $15,000 to supporting the State Legislative Caucus.

Wild Turkey Population Growth in Utah 1979-2007
Year United States
Turkey Population		 Utah Population Utah Hunter Numbers
1979
1.7 million
NA
NA
1985
2.6 million
1,000
269
1989
3.6 million
2,000
450
1994
4.1 million
4,000
440
1999
5.4 million
8,000
740
2004
7 million
18,000
1,324
2007
7.5 million
18,500
3,102

*2008 - Utah will offer 7,706 Spring Gobbler Turkey Permits