Alaska Trappers Association

49 Years in the 49th State

I've known Pat Valkenburg for most of the 49 years he writes about in this book. We both worked for the Wildlife Division within the Alaska Department of Fish & Game during much of that time. Looking back, those were the "Golden Years" at ADF&G. We had some of the best wildlife biologists in the world on our staff. It was almost like being on an All-Star team. Pat fit right in.

When Pat is hot on the trail of a new adventure, he gives little thought to creature comforts. Unlike many of his peers, Pat is not discouraged by bad weather, failed equipment, hunger or fatigue. He's willing to eat leaves and sleep on a rock if it means he will have fun and/or learn something new.

Pat's book contains the best of personal adventure, hunting and trapping, wildlife biology, aviation and a curious mind. It's all presented in an easy-reading style. The pacing is fast. There is a new adventure every few pages, and you will come to the end before you are ready to be done.

~~Excerpts from the forward by Randy Zarnke.

320 pages, paperback 1st edition, Price: $19.95 each

ATA Legal Defense Fund

We know that the anti-trapping crowd are out to shut us all down. The LDF will help to protect and preserve our trapping privileges, but we need your help! Money donated to the ATA Legal Defense Fund will be used to support our lobbyist in Juneau and attorney fees for any legal actions undertaken by ATA.

Donations of $100 or more will receive an embroidered patch for your coat or hat.

NEW!
In the Land of Wilderness

Marty Meierotto's powerful new book is out! 320 pages of non-stop action from the trapline. From the foreword by Randy Zarnke: "So....what about this book? You're going to like it. Marty has an engaging writing style, which is easy to read. Between these covers, he has given you lots of solid advice and great insight into the workings of the natural world. He's also shared plenty of that sense of humor which is unique to him and him alone. There are also a few chapters that deal with very serious, life-and-death issues. He deals with them straight on, just as you would expect. By the time you get to the end, you will know this unique character at least a little better than you do now.

Price: $19.95 each

Vanished Bear Trails, Stories of Hunting Bears on Kodiak Island from the early 1950s to 2005
by Darrell Farmen

"The giant brown bears found on Kodiak Island hold a fascination for both hunters and non-hunters. Many of us dream of spending time observing those magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Few men have spent more time or been more successful than Darrell Farmen. Farmen came to Kodiak in 1953 as a teenager to work as a packer for two of the most famous bear guides in history - Bill Pinnell and Morris Talifson. Farmen has spent the past few years writing about his experiences among the Kodiak bears.

The stories themselves are captivating, made even more so by the informal writing style that flows from Darrell in a natural manner. His honesty, integrity and sense of humor shine through to make good stories even better."

Price: $19.95

An Alaskan Adventure, A Story of Finding Gold in the Far North from 1893 - 1903
by Frederick James Currier

Foreword by Randy Zarnke:

"Frederick James Currier was born on February 13, 1860 in Wisconsin. As a young man, he was always looking for adventure. In 1894, Currier went to Oregon to purchase an apple orchard. Instead, he met two miners who were about to depart on a trip to Alaska to seek gold. They invited Fred to accompany them. The orchard idea was forgotten."

Get the book to see what happened after that.

Price: $17.95

Alaska Trappers Association Attorney

Alaska Trappers Association supports furbearer research

Check out our My Alaska videos!

I Know Heimo

$25.00 each

Privacy Policy

We collect nonpublic information about you that is provided to us by you or obtained by us with your authorization and consent. The Alaska Trappers Association (ATA) respects the privacy of its members and customers and takes steps to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal information to third parties, regardless of whether such information is received by e-mail, on-line forms, telephone, facsimile, mail or otherwise. ATA stores this information to enable it to mail monthly magazines or fulfill orders. Only employees who need access to personal information to perform a specific job are granted access. The website carries a Comodo CA Limited Positive Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate, which enables security of private information. We also use a secure processing service for all credit card transactions. Financial information will be securely transferred to merchant account and banking vendors to process payment for orders. Our contracted printing company will be provided certain personal information to arrange for the shipment of monthly magazines. Unless required by law or by court order, ATA will not disclose, share or sell any customer information to any other third party without prior authorization. If you have any questions about our privacy policy please contact us at info@alaskatrappers.org