SFW is a charitable non-profit conservation wildlife organization. The mission of SFW is to promote the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat, assist in providing quality wildlife management programs, educating the public about the role hunters play in wildlife conservation, and perpetuating the family tradition of hunting and fishing.
SFW IRS Examination
The Board of Trustee of the Sportsmen of Fish & Wildlife received good news regarding the examination of its books and records by the Internal Revenue Service. The organization completed a thorough examination by the IRS, which started in early 2009 and was finalized on November 24, 2010. In the IRS examination closing letter the government confirmed that Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife still holds a valid tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). This exemption is only awarded to organizations that have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the IRS that it is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious and educational purposes. This exemption goes on further to confirm that any individuals, corporations, trust and other legal entities may really on this exemption when they claim a charitable contribution tax deduction for making a donation to the Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife.
SFW in Action
See a list of wildlife, habitat and conservation projects SFW has funded making improvements in your own back yard. (SFW in Action)
Habitat Properties
SFW has acquired several properties in Utah that are classified as “Critical Winter Range” for deer, elk and/or other big game species. Each property was purchased after considerable evaluation by local SFW member and a thorough analysis of the property’s value for winter big game survival. Most of these properties are within the “green belt”, and SFW has funded habitat improvement projects on each one except Smithfield.
Kamas, Utah – 440 Acres
SFW owns Fee Simple. DWR has Conservation Easement except on floating 10 acre parcel.
Smithfield, Utah – 160 Acres
SFW owns Fee Simple with 16 acre separate parcel purchased from the LDS Church included in the total. SFW also purchased 144 from the Weeks, and sold 1 acre to the city of Smithfield for water. SFW receives year round water-guzzzler resources plus rehab of the work area.
Sowers Canyon, Utah – 280 Acres
SFW owns 280 acres Fee Simple, currently with 2 well sites on the land and approval for 2 more to be drilled.
Beaver, Utah – 640 Acres
SFW owns Fee Simple, and DWR has a Conservation Easement.
Sterling, Utah – 140 Acres
SFW owns Fee Simple and Sterling City owns wells on property)
Update on the Henry Mountains Bison Research Project
A project, funded partially by SFW. In late January and early February of 2011, 44 bison were double-marked with GPS and VHF collars, with an additional 15 fitted only with VHF collars. These collars provide crucial data that will be used to help meet objectives laid out in Utah’s bison management plan. Read more…
