Double Shovel Taxidermy

Double Shovel Taxidermy Licensed Taxidermist in Palmer, Alaska. Veteran with a Passion for Preserving Wildlife.

Half life size brown bear finished up, lots of scars all over this big bruiser. 🐻 As of now, I am closing my books for i...
06/10/2026

Half life size brown bear finished up, lots of scars all over this big bruiser. 🐻

As of now, I am closing my books for incoming work until fall. I’ve got too many projects going on at the moment to take in any more work. Books will open in August for sheep.

Finished Wolverine!As a reminder, I am closed until June 1st. Please leave a message if you call, as I am unable to answ...
05/21/2026

Finished Wolverine!

As a reminder, I am closed until June 1st. Please leave a message if you call, as I am unable to answer phone calls until late in the evenings.

If you harvest a bear and would like it mounted, it must be frozen as soon as possible. Please plan accordingly to ensure the hide is properly taken care of. Thank you for your patience and support!

Chipping away at the lineup of bear rugs. I have most of the spring bears mounted, and I’ll be closing for the next two ...
05/14/2026

Chipping away at the lineup of bear rugs. I have most of the spring bears mounted, and I’ll be closing for the next two weeks while I complete my annual training with the National Guard.

Once I’m back from drill, I’ll finish the remaining bear rugs, start stretching hides, and send them off for sewing.

After the rugs, I’ve still got a full queue waiting in the shop; one lifesize black bear, two half lifesize black bears, and two shoulder mount black bear for those eagerly awaiting my call.

I truly appreciate everyone’s patience. As a one-man operation, I’m working 12-hour days to get your mounts completed and back to you as soon as I can. Thank you for keeping me busy!

Not often do you see a bear with 4 eyes, nor do I wish to ever work on one again. With bear season here, this is a good ...
05/12/2026

Not often do you see a bear with 4 eyes, nor do I wish to ever work on one again.

With bear season here, this is a good reminder to please take your time when skinning out the head. There are plenty of great YouTube tutorials that show the proper process, and using a fresh Outdoor Edge or Havalon blade makes a huge difference.

Wrapped up 2 bear rugs today, with 2 more lined up for tomorrow.

2 more large rainbows painted, with the warmer weather around the corner I can’t wait to hit the rivers! 🎣
05/09/2026

2 more large rainbows painted, with the warmer weather around the corner I can’t wait to hit the rivers! 🎣

Huge Mountain Goat Mounted 🐐 Just wanted to give a little notice. I start my two week annual training with the National ...
05/06/2026

Huge Mountain Goat Mounted 🐐

Just wanted to give a little notice. I start my two week annual training with the National Guard next weekend. I will be closed until June, but I’ll still be returning calls and messages in the evenings when I have time.
On May 13, I am closing my books for incoming rugs until fall. I had a lot of successful muskox, mountain goat, Kodiak bear hunters and red stags from New Zealand this spring, and I’m almost at full capacity.

Pair of dead-mount mallards finished with an old box of shotgun shells (still marked $6.99 😂), accented by some wooden c...
04/24/2026

Pair of dead-mount mallards finished with an old box of shotgun shells (still marked $6.99 😂), accented by some wooden calls and jewelry to bring it all together.

Nice male wolverine mounted up today with a custom habitat built from scratch. 2 weeks to dry then he’s ready for his ne...
04/22/2026

Nice male wolverine mounted up today with a custom habitat built from scratch. 2 weeks to dry then he’s ready for his new home!

Easier day in the shop, wrapped up a pair of upland birds in classic dead-mount poses. Tomorrow’s lineup includes preppi...
04/17/2026

Easier day in the shop, wrapped up a pair of upland birds in classic dead-mount poses.

Tomorrow’s lineup includes prepping for a life-size wolverine and a few more critters to get ready for next week.

Big bruiser roughed in and mounted today, started at 5:30am and wrapped up around 6:30pm. Tons of alterations and about ...
04/16/2026

Big bruiser roughed in and mounted today, started at 5:30am and wrapped up around 6:30pm. Tons of alterations and about a mile of sewing 😂. He’ll spend the next couple weeks drying, and will be monitored closely over the next few days to make any adjustments while the hide settles. Habitat will be added after the bear is finished.

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S Inner Springer Loop
Palmer, AK
99645

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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+19077951297

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