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P. O. Box 82177
Fairbanks, Alaska 99708

Phone:

(907) 457-1774

Email:

info@alaskatrappers.org

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Alaska Trappers Association
Membership Information

Joining the Alaska Trappers Association (ATA) is about more than just a magazine subscription; it’s about securing a seat at the table for one of Alaska’s oldest and most respected traditions. Whether you are a seasoned wolf trapper or a newcomer curious about the lifestyle, membership offers a blend of practical resources and community advocacy.

Here is a breakdown of the value an ATA membership provides:

1. Stewardship and Advocacy

The ATA serves as the primary voice for trappers in Alaska and beyond. Your membership dues directly fund the effort to protect your right to trap. ATA actively monitors Board of Game meetings, legislative sessions, and land-use proposals to ensure that the interests of the trapping community are represented and defended against restrictive regulations.

2. Expert Knowledge and Education

  • The Alaska Trapper magazine: Often cited as the “crown jewel” of membership, this monthly publication is packed with field-tested techniques, historical accounts, and great trapping related stories from all over Alaska.

  • Workshops and Clinics: The ATA hosts instructional events where masters of the craft share insights on pelt handling, set locations, and ethical practices.

  • Mentorship: You gain access to a network of experienced woodsmen and women who are dedicated to passing on the “Alaska way” to the next generation.

3. Community and Conservation

  • Local Chapters: With branches across the state—from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, South Central, Kenai Peninsula, Junea and Ketchikan—membership allows you to connect with neighbors who share your passion for the outdoors.

  • Promoting Ethics: The ATA is a leader in promoting the Code of Ethics, ensuring that trapping remains a humane, sustainable, and respected method of wildlife management.

  • Youth Outreach: ATA invests in youth programs, ensuring that the skills of survival, biology, and patience aren’t lost to the digital age.

Membership Benefits at a Glance

Voice in Government • Representation at Board of Game and legislative hearings.

Education • Access to skinning/trapping clinics and the ATA library.

Publications • Monthly subscription to The Alaska Trapper magazine.

Events • Annual banquet “Trappers Fling”, fur auctions, and local meets.

Watch the following video to get a general overview of membership benefits and activities when you join the Alaska Trappers Association.

Online Membership Signup/Renewal

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Sign Up/Renew By Mail

To pay by mail, fill out our membership form, and send it with appropriate payment to:

Alaska Trappers Association – Dept W
PO Box 82177
Fairbanks AK 99708-2177

South Central Chapter:
SCCATA
PO Box 230574
Anchorage, AK 99523-0574
Contact: John Shaubach
Phone: (907) 301-3375
Email: johnshaubach@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SCCATA

Delta Junction Chapter:
Contact: Matthew Willey
Phone: (907) 505-9037
Email: matthew_willey64@yahoo.com

Kenai Peninsula Chapter:
KPC-ATA
PO Box 2067
Soldotna, AK 99669
Contact: Dianne MacLean
Phone: (907) 598 4387
Email: clspv2@yahoo.com

Southern Southeast Chapter:
ATASSC
PO Box 991
Contact: Bob Jahnke
Ward Cove, AK 99928
Phone: (907)-247-8207
Email: bobkristn@kpunet.net
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245631905879514/

Mission Statement

The Alaska Trappers Association endeavors to preserve and promote trapping through trapper education and public awareness.

Our Philosophy

Shared knowledge fosters responsible trappers and improves public understanding of trapping.

The Trapper's Code of Ethics

A Trapper’s Responsibility

  1. Respect the other trapper’s “grounds” – particularly brushed, maintained traplines with a history of use.
  2. Check traps regularly.
  3. Promote trapping methods that will reduce the possibility of catching non-target animals.
  4. Obtain landowners’ permission before trapping on private property.
  5. Know and use proper releasing and killing methods.
  6. Develop set location methods to prevent losses.
  7. Trap in the most humane way possible.
  8. Dispose of animal carcasses properly.
  9. Concentrate trapping in areas where animals are over-abundant for the supporting habitat.
  10. Promptly report the presence of diseased animals to wildlife authorities.
  11. Assist landowners who are having problems with predators and other furbearers that have become a nuisance.
  12. Support and help train new trappers in trapping ethics, methods and means, conservation, fur handling and marketing.
  13. Obey all trapping regulations, and support strict enforcement by reporting violations.
  14. Support and promote sound furbearer management.

The Code of Ethics is reprinted from the Alaska Trappers Manual. The manual was created in a joint effort by the Alaska Trappers Association and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The Alaska Trappers Manual and the Alaskan’s How-To Manual are available through the ATA.