Only in Dutch Harbor?

I remember hearing about this when I was a kid (though I thought the end product was a coat not hats).

From an article on Anchorage Daily News:

"I skinned them out and had them tanned and made them into hats," said Abi Woodbridge, whose basement was overrun several years ago. "Most people don't know it, but their fur is very soft, really beautiful ... and also very warm."

The creatures she's talking about are rats

Challenge 2008
Target to date : 76.50
Actual to date : 100.44