TaxidermyXTaxidermist in North Pole, Alaska
Alaska Wilderness Art and Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in North Pole, Alaska, operating as a full-time custom wildlife artistry and taxidermy shop serving Fairbanks, North Pole, and surrounding communities.
Established in 1973 and based in Alaska since 1980, this family-run studio handles all facets of wildlife taxidermy, from life-size big game to fish and birds.
You work directly with experienced taxidermists Charlie and Joshua Livingston, who emphasize custom work and support for military, seniors, and repeat customers through discounts.
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, and exotic game from both local and international hunts.
Available mount styles include shoulder and full-body mounts, European skulls, bird mounts, rugs, tanning, and custom habitat displays.
Charlie Livingston has over 42 years of experience, formal training from the Northwestern School of Taxidermy, and additional specialized courses, while Joshua Livingston has worked in the business since 2008 and is a Certified Journeymen Taxidermist and licensed full-time taxidermist.
Their mounts appear in military dining facilities, natural resource offices, and Alaska Department of Fish and Game displays, reflecting a long-running focus on craftsmanship, realistic presentation, and professional wildlife art.
They provide pricing by phone and offer discounts for military, seniors, repeat customers, GOB, ladies, and youth, and reviewers note that their work is clearly priced and competitive with other local taxidermists.
You can expect an average turnaround time of about 8 to 12 months for mounts, with reviews generally describing timely completion.
They create game rugs, custom habitat bases and dioramas, commercial and institutional displays, provide bear sealing, and feature fine art such as oil paintings, sketches, and sculptures through The Western Wildlife Art Gallery.
Reviews are largely positive about the quality, praising clean repairs, well-made rugs, impressive shoulder and euro mounts, and strong overall realism, though one reviewer reports serious dissatisfaction with a specific bear mount.
Most customers describe friendly, approachable, and professional service with great customer support, but one detailed review reports a very poor service experience and dispute over a bear, making overall service feedback mixed.
Reviewers mention timely work and returning for additional pieces, and there are no recurring complaints about delays, with reliability generally viewed favorably aside from the single disputed case.
The studio is located at 2367 Grumman Street in North Pole, Alaska, serving hunters and anglers throughout North Pole, Fairbanks, and nearby Alaska communities.
You can call or visit during posted hours (with a recommendation to call first so they don’t miss you) to discuss your project, confirm pricing, and plan delivery of your trophy.
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