TaxidermyXTundra Tanning & Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Wasilla, Alaska
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ExoticAbout Tundra Tanning & Taxidermy
Tundra Tanning & Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Wasilla, Alaska, serving clients across the state and worldwide as a family-owned and operated, full-service shop.
They focus on wildlife and African/exotic taxidermy with an in-house tannery and a strong reputation for high-end bear rugs and bear mounts.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Bison
- • Caribou
- • Dall sheep
- • Fallow deer
- • Moose
- • Mountain goat
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Ducks
- • Ptarmigan
small game
- • Coyote
- • Fox
- • Lynx
- • Otter
- • Marten
exotic
- • Blesbok
- • Gemsbok
- • Impala
- • Kudu
- • Sable
- • Waterbuck
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish replicas, and African/exotic species, with a clear specialization in bears and tanning.
You can choose from life-size mounts, shoulder and head mounts, European mounts, rugs, and antler plaque-style pieces.
The studio highlights over 20 years of professional experience and has been family-owned and operated since 2002.
They emphasize detailed, natural-looking work—especially on bear rugs and big game—supported by their dedicated focus on craftsmanship and in-house tanning.
Pricing & Turnaround
They do not publish a price list and encourage you to contact them for current rates, with many reviewers noting pricing on bears and tanning as competitive compared to other Alaska shops, though a few feel some services are expensive.
With their own tannery, they typically quote about a 6‑month turnaround and many customers report fast completion around 5 months, but some reviews describe significantly longer waits and unfinished items, so you should confirm timing up front.
They also offer bear rugs, tanning-only services for hides, skull cleaning, and airport cargo pickup in Anchorage for shipped work.
What Customers Say
Many reviewers praise the excellent quality, realism, and attention to detail on rugs, mounts, and tanned hides—especially bears and caribou—while a minority report serious issues such as damaged or unusable hides and problems with skull work.
Feedback on service is mixed: several customers describe friendly, personable communication with updates and photos, while others mention poor communication, difficulty getting answers, and feeling taken advantage of.
Turnaround is often described as very quick and worth the wait, but there are also reports of long delays of 9–16 months and concern about items not being completed or possibly lost, so experiences vary.
Find Out More
They are based in Wasilla, Alaska, and serve the Matanuska–Susitna Borough, the wider Alaska hunting community, and clients worldwide through shipped work and Anchorage airport cargo pickup.
To move forward, you can contact the studio directly to discuss your animal, request current pricing and estimated turnaround, and confirm shipping or drop-off options and seasonal closure dates.
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