Wasilla, Alaska

Graybeard's

Taxidermist in Wasilla, Alaska

5 (8 reviews)

Big Game

Small Game

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About Graybeard's

Graybeard's is a taxidermy studio located in Wasilla, Alaska that began as a small, veteran-owned shop specializing in dermestid beetle skull and bone cleaning for European mounts.

They have grown, with mentorship from experienced local taxidermists, into a full-service taxidermy operation that handles most taxidermy needs while still emphasizing high-quality European mounts.

Animal Mount Types

big game

small game

Animal Mount Details

They focus on big game and small game taxidermy, with a strong emphasis on skulls and European mounts, and they do not work on birds, fish, or pets.

You can choose European mounts and cleaned skull displays prepared with dermestid beetles instead of boiling.

Graybeard's draws on a veteran-owned background and guidance from top local taxidermists to provide full-service work built on their original beetle-cleaning expertise.

Reviews highlight beautiful, realistic results with pristine skulls, flawless hides and rugs, careful repairs, and strong attention to detail.

Pricing & Turnaround

Customers consistently describe pricing as fair and competitive, and the studio encourages you to contact them directly to discuss your specific trophy and costs.

Reviewers report good turnaround with work completed within quoted time frames, and the shop maintains year-round beetle colonies to prepare trophies at any time, with winter visits by appointment.

They can handle packaging and shipping for out-of-state customers and use a dedicated beetle facility to protect customers’ taxidermy.

What Customers Say

5(8 reviews)

Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

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Reviewers praise the high quality and realism of the work, calling the skulls some of the best in Alaska and noting beautiful bear rugs, hides, and euro mounts.

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Customers describe Ron as professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to work with, appreciating that he explains the process and communicates clearly.

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Reviews emphasize reliable turnaround, accurate time estimates, strong value, and a level of service that makes many clients repeat customers and consider Graybeard's their go-to taxidermist.

Find Out More

Graybeard's operates in Wasilla, Alaska and serves hunters and trappers from Alaska and beyond, including out-of-state clients who ship trophies in.

To move forward, you can contact the shop directly to discuss your animal, schedule drop-off—especially during winter appointment hours—and arrange any needed shipping details.

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