Double Shovel Taxidermy

01/08/2025

Mounted up a common eider today, had a ton of fun with it. Now I need to make a trip to St. Paul and shoot a king 😂

01/06/2025

Finishing up some moose antlers this weekend. I want to give a shoutout to Scottie's Hard Wood Working, LLC for helping me with the custom Alaska plaques. Give him a call for your woodworking needs and support your local veteran-owned small businesses!

12/28/2024

Happy Friday, everyone!

Here’s a Harlequin and Barrow's Goldeneye, mounted on a snow and ice habitat that complements the birds beautifully. Now they’re on display in their new home!

I’ll be mounting more birds next week. 🦆

12/26/2024

🎄Merry Christmas from Dustin and family!🎄

🦊🐏 Wishing you a holiday season full of warmth, happiness, and memories that last a lifetime. 🦆🐻

12/20/2024

Painted up a rainbow trout today! 🐟

Up next, a pike and then a very large king salmon. Excited to bring these fish to life!

Finishing up some 🫎 antler mounts this week as well.

12/16/2024

I just finished up this pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes.

More Mallards are on deck for the upcoming week.

12/14/2024

Just wrapped up this Drake Harlequin mount on a specialty habitat base. The vibrant colors and groomed feathers make this bird truly stand out! And the river rock adds that perfect touch of realism.

Double Shovel Taxidermy, Proudly Owned & Operated by Army Veteran with a Passion for Preserving Wildlife. Licensed, Certified and Educated Taxidermist in Palmer, Alaska.

12/13/2024

Here’s a pair of finished grouse, now in their new homes! Over the past two weeks, I have mounted a lot of ducks, and I’m excited to share more pictures as they dry and are ready for display. Stay tuned for more updates on recent projects!

12/07/2024

Drake mallard finished up. I’ll be putting some grouse on their habitat pieces this weekend. For those waiting, expect a call next week!

12/05/2024

Just finished the final bear rug from last fall! I’ll be starting on spring bears next month - once I wrap up the ducks and antler mounts.

11/16/2024

Just finished this Spruce Grouse mount today. If you have a bird you'd like mounted, now's the time to drop it off... I'm down to my last few spots for this year, maybe 3 or 4 more. Limiting my intake helps keep my turnaround times reasonable and customers happy.

11/08/2024

Lower 48 hunting trip was a success! I’m back in town this weekend and ready to accept your drop-offs for all those who reached out while I was away. Send me a message or give me a call tomorrow to schedule a time.

11/02/2024

A flying drake harlequin mounted on a rock with a wooden base is going home this weekend. I'm filling up quickly with birds for the year, so if you haven't reached out yet, message me!

Double Shovel Taxidermy, Proudly Owned & Operated by Army Veteran with a Passion for Preserving Wildlife. Licensed, Certified and Educated Taxidermist in Palmer, Alaska.

10/27/2024

Drake butterball assembled this afternoon. Next step involves taping all the feathers together in the desired drying position and allowing them to set properly over the next two weeks. 🦆

10/26/2024

1 of 3 birds out the door today! Drakes are starting to show their beautiful plumage!

10/14/2024

10/11/2024

Big ole laker finished up and going home today!

10/01/2024

Just finished an incredible mount of an Emperor Goose, complete with a custom habitat that truly captures its elegance! My favorite bird I’ve mounted so far.

Double Shovel Taxidermy, Proudly Owned & Operated by Army Veteran with a Passion for Preserving Wildlife. Licensed, Certified and Educated Taxidermist in Palmer, Alaska.