Fabian Carey Trapper of the Year Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Monthly
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Criteria and deadline announced annually via ATA monthly magazine”
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Other requirements
- Must be an ATA member
- It is not necessary to put a huge amount of fur on the stretchers in order to qualify
- Any member who furthers the cause of trappers and trapping can be considered a legitimate candidate
- Past recipients have included both dyed-in-the-wool trappers who spend significant time in the woods and ATA leaders who contribute through organizational abilities
Overview
Geographic Scope: Alaska
Award Type: Honor/Recognition award
The Fabian Carey Trapper of the Year award is the highest honor bestowed by the Alaska Trappers Association. It is named after Fabian Carey, the first President of the ATA.
About Fabian Carey
Fabian had a variety of talents and was comfortable in both professional and outdoor settings. He was an accomplished heavy equipment operator and construction worker. However, he never lost his love of the woods and its animals. Fabian was one of the organizers of the Interior Alaska Trappers Association and was a statesman and leader in support of trappers. He was a personal friend of many state and national leaders and influenced legislation in favor of trappers and conservation efforts. Fabian trapped for many years in the vicinity of Lake Minchumina and was considered by many fellow trappers to be one of the greatest trappers in Alaska history. He passed away in autumn of 1975.
Eligibility & Criteria
- Must be an ATA member
- It is not necessary to put a huge amount of fur on the stretchers in order to qualify
- Any member who furthers the cause of trappers and trapping can be considered a legitimate candidate
- Past recipients have included both dyed-in-the-wool trappers who spend significant time in the woods and ATA leaders who contribute through organizational abilities
Selection Process
- Nomination-based
- Criteria and deadline announced annually via ATA monthly magazine
- All members encouraged to nominate deserving candidates
Contact Information
- Phone: (907) 457-1774
- Email: info@alaskatrappers.org
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 82177, Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
How to Apply
Application Process
Nomination-Based Award
- Members submit nominations of deserving candidates
- Criteria and deadline announced annually via ATA monthly magazine
- Contact ATA for current year nomination details and deadline
Required Materials:
- Nomination submission (format to be specified by ATA)
- Information about nominee's contributions to trapping and ATA
Contact for Nomination Details:
- Phone: (907) 457-1774
- Email: info@alaskatrappers.org
What Alaska Trappers Association Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $7,000
- Median grant
- $7,000
- By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Bedford, IN.
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National Trappers Association · Bedford, IN
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$7,000
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