TaxidermyXMatt Potter Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Soldotna, Alaska
Big Game
Birds
Small GameAbout Matt Potter Taxidermy
Matt Potter Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Soldotna, Alaska, specializing in birds and mammals for hunters on and beyond the Kenai Peninsula.
You work directly with a full-time wildlife studio that emphasizes personalized, gallery-quality mounts tailored to your hunt and display preferences.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Wolf
- • Antelope
- • Bison
- • Caribou
- • Deer
- • Elk
birds
- • Ducks
- • Geese
- • Ptarmigan
- • Grouse
- • Pheasants
- • Quail
small game
- • Beaver
- • Coyote
- • Ermine
- • Fox
- • Lynx
- • Marten
Animal Mount Details
They handle a wide range of birds and North American mammals, including small game, big game, and bears.
Common work includes bird mounts on rock or driftwood bases, shoulder and life-size mammal mounts, bear rugs, and custom habitat bases for life-size pieces.
Matt brings over 35 years of taxidermy experience and formal training from Mountain Valley School of Taxidermy, and he regularly participates in World Taxidermy shows and competitions.
The studio focuses on custom design, pose, and presentation to create high-end, display-ready mounts, supported by a spacious studio and gallery you can visit.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish detailed, menu-style pricing for bird and mammal taxidermy and tanning, require a 50% deposit, and invite you to request a custom quote for life-size bases and specialized work.
Tanning is done at the customer’s own risk due to factors beyond their control, and no specific turnaround times are listed, so you should contact the studio to discuss schedules.
Additional services include tanning-only for small and big game, bear rugs, custom habitat bases, velvet preservation, antler pinning, hide preparation, and alterations, cleaning, and repairs.
What Customers Say
Reviews are few but praise the quality of the work, noting that complex mounts like Kodiak bears turned out very well and describing the studio as a “great operation.”
Service feedback is limited but positive, suggesting a well-run shop and overall satisfying customer experiences.
Because there are only a small number of reviews and none mention timing, there is insufficient information about turnaround reliability.
Find Out More
The studio is based in Soldotna, Alaska, serving hunters on the Kenai Peninsula and welcoming specimens delivered in person or shipped from outlying areas.
You can call ahead before delivering or shipping specimens, stop by the studio and gallery, or use their online form to request a quote and discuss your project details.
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