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COMMENTS DUE OCT. 13: BOARD OF FISH AGENDA CHANGE REQUESTS
The Board of Fish Work Session will be held in Anchorage on October 28-29, 2026. The agenda includes a series of ACRs, at least a few that might be of interest to trollers. Find the ACRs and other meeting information…
JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alaska Trollers Association (ATA) is seeking an exceptional, self-motivated person with strong communication skills to manage the day-to-day operations of a non-profit corporation representing commercial hook and line salmon fishermen. ATA’s mission is to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the troll…
Letter from the Wheelhouse
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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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…