Rug’Em Taxidermy

Sorry for the radio silence—it’s been a crazy busy stretch in the shop! We are still deep into working on taxidermy rugs and soft mounts.
Wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes look at the process. Notice anything missing? Nothing is glued! Every rug is put together the right way using a commercial machine and careful hand sewing. No shortcuts, ever.
Getting ready to transition into furrier season soon, but wrapping up these final mounts first. Thanks for hanging in there with us! 🐾🪡

Out on the Russian River for red salmon, but I’ll always stop for moments like this—just watching wildlife in its natural rhythm, like this little black bear choosing dandelions over fishing. 🐻🎣🌼

Cleaning by day, art by night! 🧼✨
We’re taking the professional-grade cleaning and whitening we do here at Rug’em Taxidermy and turning these Alaskan specimens into finished art for The Last Frontier Furrier.
It’s the same gallery-quality process we use for your trophy mounts—just giving these pieces a "second life" (and a much-needed bath).
Need your harvest cleaned to this standard? Whether it’s for a European mount or a custom display, we’ve got you covered.
📥 DM for cleaning quotes or custom shadow box builds!

Getting ready to take in a couple bears this year—just finished up this 6ft brute.

I personally like mine closed mouth—just looks more natural and has that calm, heavy presence. This one was a fun one to work with and turned out exactly how I like them.

Everything is handled right here in my shop—sewing and taxidermy all in-house (aside from tanning). Your bear never gets passed around or sent off for someone else to finish.

If you’ve got a bear from this season that needs done, send me a message. I only take a limited number each year.

🦴 The Secret to a Museum-Quality Finish

Ever wonder why some bone displays look patchy, yellow, or—worst of all—start to smell after a few months?
It usually comes down to rushing the degreasing stage.

Right now, this skull is sitting in a heated bath to draw out deep-seated lipids. If you skip this, those oils will eventually seep to the surface, ruining the specimen. It’s not the most "glamorous" part of the job, but it’s the difference between a piece that lasts a year and a piece that lasts a lifetime.

The goal? Pure, white, stable bone.

Drop a comment: Can you guess the species based on the dentition? (Hint: check those carnassials!)

When I’m not at the degreasing tanks, I’m at the workbench sewing and crafting furs. See the other side of the studio over at The Last Frontier Furrier