My name is Patrick Baum, and I am honored to serve as President of the Alaska TrollersAssociation. I make my living on the water, and like many of you, I know this life not just as aprofession, but as a…
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Call for ATA Executive Director
ATA is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director helps carry out ATA’s day-to-day work, supports communication withmembers, assists with policy and public process, and helps keep the organization active onissues affecting Southeast Alaska trollers. This…
WFC Files New Lawsuit 5/8/25
As anticipated from their earlier petition to the agency, the Washington-based Wild Fish Conservancy (“WFC’s”) filed its latest lawsuit 5/8/25 in an attempt to significantly curtail fishing of Chinook salmon in Southeast Alaska. Although this lawsuit alleges that the National Marine…
ATA 2025 Call for Nominations
The following Power Troll seats will are open for ATA board nominations. Amy Daugherty Executive Director Alaska Trollers Association 130 Seward Street #205 Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 723-2244
2024 Tax Deductibility
The IRS requires that we provide notice to you regarding the amount of your dues andcontributions made to Alaska Trollers Association that is allocated net of lobbyist activities.In 2024, ATA’s lobbying expenses amounted to 1% of its total revenue. Therefore,…
TROLLERS TAKE CUT AT BOF
Board of Fisheries Cuts Trollers Chinook Allocation by 3% ATA consistently supported the historical 80/20 allocation throughout the meeting, and we are grateful for the communities, Advisory Committees, Territorial Sportsmen, and CCTHITA for standing with us in advocating for trollers…
All Hands on Deck – Board of Fish in Ketchikan begins 1/28/25
Trollers! We need a strong showing to join us in Ketchikan. The meeting will be in the Ted Ferry Civic Center, across the street from the Cape Fox Lodge, early on January 28th. Please plan to join us there.Meanwhile, public…
ATA Welcomes Our New President, Cody Cowan
Message From the New ATA President As a fourth-generation troller and a lifelong resident of Southeast Alaska, I am a passionate advocate for the survival of our historic and important fishery. My mission is to protect the interests of every…
We have resurrected the ATA raffle for 2025, to be drawn April 25th next year.
The $20 tickets are available from any board member or the ATA office or online. Great odds – Only 700 !! tickets available.
ATA Mourns the Passing of Two Irreplaceable Friends
Tim O’Connor, ATA’s Vice President and former Mayor of Craig and Fire Chief, passed away on early onSeptember 30th from a very rare form of turbo-cancer. Tim was a positive force on our board and longtime power troller. He was…