Walker's Wilderness Studios

08/12/2024

08/03/2024

07/20/2024

We've been making some changes in the shop ☺️

07/10/2024

This pretty coyote mount is looking for a new home! $1000 obo

06/26/2024

We had a bear come in to get cleaned up today! So this is a super cool opportunity! This is an 80" black bear rug and an original Ken Walker mount! It's for sale by the owner, location near Onoway Alberta. If you're interested pm for pricing and I can give you the owners number 😊

06/18/2024

Hey guys we're looking for a shop assistant as well someone experienced in doing fibreglass.

Job Title: Taxidermy Assistant Company: Walker’s Wilderness Studio Location: Alberta Beach, Alberta Job Type: Part time Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a taxidermy assistant. As a taxidermy assistant, you will work closely with ou...

06/16/2024

Sent home a pretty little bear with a thick fluffy coat this weekend.

05/13/2024

We are accepting bears this season! If you're looking for a life size specialist give us a call or message for pricing. We also offer other options for bears and other mammals. If you would like a bear done by us please reach out for a skinning diagram.
We are located near Alberta Beach, AB

04/30/2024

Hey everyone! It's bear season again! We're accepting a few bears this spring, we specialize in life sizes and custom alterations/sizes. Give us a call or message for pricing. Please remember to contact your Taxidermist of choice for skinning preference. We have over 40 years experience working on bears as well as we're constantly learning all the up to date techniques! Feel free to stop in and see our work 😊

Check out Chantelle Marie Walk’s video.

04/17/2024

Bears are coming out! Just a throw back to a couple beauties we did here. We specialize in life sizes and dramatic poses, send us a message for pricing and good luck on your hunts!

03/28/2024

Oh man!! Now we're cooking! Smoke'm Taxidermy

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03/27/2024

Progress on the big gator!! Smoke'm Taxidermy

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03/08/2024

And that's a wrap on our first course of the year!! I'm so proud of all my students! You guys did amazing 🤩

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02/28/2024

The booklets arrived 😍 I'm looking forward to our first course of the year next week!!

02/14/2024

If anyone is looking for a high quality lynx mount I have a few tanned lynx in stock I can do for commission. Pm for pricing!

Hey everyone, due to unforseen circumstances I have a client who is selling his gorgeous Lynx mount that we did for him last year. If you're interested it is located in Calgary and he can meet up for a sale but shipping is unavailable at this time. Please send a message to us and I can put you in touch with the client for more information.

02/07/2024

Only 1 spot left ☺️ if you're interested in our course pm for more information!

We are a high quality taxidermy studio and school, based near Alberta Beach.

01/17/2024

It's sheep week! To everyone making the trip to Reno, have a good time at the show.

Be sure to message us about having Walker Wilderness Studio work on your mounts or one of our upcoming courses

01/03/2024

Hey everyone!

We are looking at changing the mammals alteration courses in November and December 2024 to beginner friendly deer courses instead as we've had a lot of requests for this course.

We do have hands on courses in September that include alterations and would be an awesome alternative to the mammal alteration course for those who were interested in it.

Now I am also offering these tool kits for sale again however I don't have the current pricing for them until I put one together. I will be doing so shortly and we will be doing a draw at the end of the year, everyone who attended a course will be entered to win one in a give away! 😊

Kits are back in stock for March! I will have 2 available(more can be put together as there is interest), they have been modified slightly. They are $504 including GST. I'll get photos as soon as everything arrives!

12/25/2023

Comprehensive Whitetail Deer Taxidermy Workshop with Ted Befus

**Day 1: Getting Started**

- Cape preparation and necessary repairs
- Test fitting the cape, size, and pose modifications
- Setting antlers and pre-sculpting ear butts
- Mannikin preparation, including installing a replacement nose
- Washing and shampooing the cape
- Mounting a whitetail deer demonstration with Q&A

**Day 2: Hands-On Mounting**

- Quick second day check of the deer mounted on Day 1
- Students prepare ears and install ear liners
- Students mount their deer with supervision and assistance

**Day 3: Refinement and Finish Work**

- Second day checks on student-mounted deer, making adjustments
- Discussion on finish work, color choices, and preparation
- Q&A session for any remaining questions

**Required Materials for Students:**

- Properly wet-tanned deer cape (no dry preserved capes)
- Set of whitetail antlers (relatively close in size)
- Tools of their choice (basic tools provided)
- Optional: Self-tanned deer cape for experienced students

**Supplies Provided by the Course:**

- Mannikins (from McKenzie or Matuska)
- Mounting stands
- Eyes, earliners, clay, etc. – everything needed for mounting
- Reference photos

Course sponsors are Mackenzie Taxidermy Supply and Matuska Taxidermy Supply

Cost is $2500+GST

Up to 5 participants per course only

Dates:
June 2,3,4 and 6,7,8

12/14/2023

3: Beginner friendly Taxidermy Course

This comprehensive course encompasses the entire taxidermy process, ranging from skinning to mounting and second day work on your personal deer.

You require your own unskinned frozen deer for this course. We will skin and salt the original cape and use a replacement cape to mount your deer.

Upon completion of the course, each participant will retain their personally mounted deer, accompanied by a detailed instructional booklet outlining the step-by-step procedures covered throughout the program. Additionally, participants will receive guidance on essential tools for taxidermy, including information on local and specialized suppliers.

The tuition for this course is $2500 + GST, with a 25% non-refundable deposit required to secure enrollment. The remaining 75% of the fee is due the day prior to the commencement of the course.

This course is beginner or intermediate friendly. The deadline for this course is a month prior to the start dates.

Dates:
November 18-22
December 16-20

12/13/2023

1: Introductory Mammal Taxidermy Course

This comprehensive course encompasses the entire taxidermy process, ranging from skinning to the final finishing touches on your mammal specimen. Our chosen subject for instruction is the Marten, skillfully mounted on a hind legs-standing form meticulously sculpted by the renowned Ken Walker. Limited to a select group of 3-5 students per session, this course will be led by two proficient instructors, Chantelle Theriault and Ken Walker.

Upon completion of the course, each participant will retain their personally mounted Marten, accompanied by a detailed instructional booklet outlining the step-by-step procedures covered throughout the program. Additionally, participants will receive guidance on essential tools for taxidermy, including information on local and specialized suppliers.

The tuition for this course is $2500 + GST, with a 25% non-refundable deposit required to secure enrollment. The remaining 75% of the fee is due the day prior to the commencement of the course.

This course will be held at our shop near Alberta Beach.

Dates available
March 4-8(2 spots available)

We are a high quality taxidermy studio and school, based near Alberta Beach.

12/13/2023

Greetings, everyone! I am pleased to present our upcoming taxidermy courses for the year. We have meticulously planned a total of 12 courses, each designed to cater to different skill levels and interests.

1. Beginner Mammal Course: Learn the comprehensive process of mounting Martens on a stock form. Sessions will run throughout February and March, one week from Monday to Friday.

2. Intermediate/Advanced Commercial Deer Mounts: Led by Ted Befus from Saskatchewan, this 2/3-day course in June 2024 focuses on advanced techniques to enhance your commercial mounts. Participants must possess prior experience and a tanned cape with antlers.

3. Intermediate Mammal Alterations Course: Choose between Fishers or Foxes for this November and December 2024 course. Prior experience is required, and sessions will be held from Monday to Friday.

4. Advanced Mammal Carving Course: Join World Champion Taxidermist Ken Walker in March and April 2024 for an intensive carving experience. Prior experience is a prerequisite, and sessions will run from Monday to Friday.

5. Intermediate Large Mammal Mounting Course: Explore the intricacies of mounting a substantial mammal on a commercial form, featuring an Asian buffalo. Both courses are scheduled for September 2024.

6. Intermediate/Advanced Large Mammal Mounting Course: Learn to mount a large mammal for which a commercial form is not available. This unique course in September 2024 involves creating a form from existing ones, carving, and troubleshooting. Participants can enroll in both courses consecutively if interested.

For further inquiries, please feel free to message us. Detailed information, including course specifics and dates, will be released soon!
Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!

12/07/2023

Fresh snow in December can only mean one thing...

12/06/2023

The beautiful Canadian Lynx

11/18/2023

We'd like to thank everyone for their patients with our closures while we welcomed our newest little guy into the world ☺️ we're back in the shop and accepting a small amount of work, we are also getting ready to announce something big! Keep an eye out during December for our announcement! We can't wait to share what we've been working on with everyone!

11/14/2023

Were almost at the halfway point of deer season in most areas of Alberta, how has it been going for everyone?

Just a reminder we are out of the shop until November 20th but we will do our best to get back to everyone asap. In the meantime show us your harvests and good luck to those still hunting!

11/08/2023

Hey everyone, I just wanted to put out a post saying we're out of the shop until November 20. You can leave me a message but I likely won't be able to return it until then. If you've already spoken to us and made arrangements to meet with Ken that is all still in place ☺️ thank you for understanding! Good luck and safe hunts!