TaxidermyXFrontier Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Valdez, Alaska
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small GameAbout Frontier Taxidermy
Frontier Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Valdez, Alaska, operated by Dave and closely connected to the local hunting community.
The studio focuses on detailed, high-quality mounts and invites you to explore extensive photo galleries and share your own trophy photos on their public brag board.
Their work centers on big game, bear rugs, fish, and small game and bird mounts.
Animal Mount Types
big game
fish
birds
small game
Animal Mount Details
They handle big game, small game, birds, fish, and bears, including large coastal brown and black bears, with an emphasis on bear rugs.
They offer bird mounts and custom bear rugs built with attention to construction details.
Dave has practiced taxidermy continuously since opening Frontier Taxidermy in 1985, building on formal training and early hands-on experience in Wisconsin and Minnesota before moving to Alaska.
Their bear rugs emphasize craftsmanship, with dyeing, stretching, machine sewing to tanned skin, double felt borders with color choices, padding, and hand-sewn backing to go the extra mile on finish and durability.
Pricing & Turnaround
Specific prices are not listed, and the studio encourages you to contact them directly to discuss your project and options.
No information is provided about typical turnaround times, so you should ask about current schedules when you reach out.
They highlight custom bear rug construction and also have freeze-dry training, and their galleries offer finished mounts you can review for ideas before commissioning work.
What Customers Say
Reviews are positive and note that you can see many examples of completed mounts in and around the shop to understand the expected quality.
Customers describe the service as great, emphasizing that Dave is patient and takes time to explain options, which builds confidence in working with him.
With only a couple of reviews, themes include an intention to return for future work, while price and turnaround are not specifically addressed.
Find Out More
Frontier Taxidermy is based in Valdez, Alaska, serving local hunters and others drawn to the Prince William Sound region for its big game and bear hunting.
To move forward, visit their website to review galleries and then contact the studio directly to discuss your animal, mount style, and timing.
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