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…
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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…
12 Kings Per Permit
ADFG announcement allows 12 king salmon to be caught per troll permit to soak up PST balance but keeps resident sport closed to kings.
MORE THANKS NOTED
The Alaska Trollers Association, on behalf of its members and all residents of Southeast Alaska are grateful for the Ninth Circuit’s ruling that averted economic and cultural disaster for the communities in Southeast Alaska. The Trollers are also grateful for…
WE WON!
We just got word that the 9th Circuit Court ruled in favor of trollers and against the Wild Fish Conservancy this morning. We are thankful that the 9th circuit had the wisdom to overturn the lower court’s decision and trolling can continue…
REMINDER TO TROLLERS: APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2020 DISASTER FUNDS
The open application period for the 2020 Statewide salmon fishery disaster is less than two weeks from the deadline for permit holder application submissions. The application period closes August 24th for permit holders and processors and closes September 28th for vessel crew…
7/19/24 Latest News on 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal appeals court appears unlikely to halt Southeast Alaska king trolling for nowA lower-court order that could stop fishing has been placed on hold since last year and was argued in court ThursdayAlaska Beacon by James Brooks – July 18,…