From The Last Frontier to The Empire State!
Naturally Wild Taxidermy provides superior quality trophy mounts that will be sure to commemorate all your outdoor adventures!
Naturally Wild Taxidermy was established in Alaska. After many successful years we relocated to our home state of New York. We are now located in the heart of the Adirondacks! We continue to serve all states, however proper documentation will be required to be shown prior to receiving work. Be sure to adhere to your state laws regarding fish and game. We look forward to creating a custom mount for you!
There's a story behind every trophy. No two stories are the same. You remember the weather, the smells, how your heart pounded when that animal stepped into range, the long haul back to civilization. When you tell your friends and family the tale of your fishing or hunting adventure you spare no detail; we won't either... Allow Naturally Wild Taxidermy to preserve that memory for a lifetime.
About Us
SAM LAFOND, TAXIDERMIST
Sam grew up in Warren County, NY and enjoyed hunting and fishing from a young age. She moved to Alaska in 2009 and enjoyed many adventures in the Last Frontier. Sam quickly excelled in the taxidermy industry and opened Naturally Wild Taxidermy. After a decade Sam and her husband decided to pack up shop and reestablish roots in the Adirondacks. Sam is dedicated to her work and has mastered the art. She specializes in North American wildlife including Alaska big game as well as African and Exotics. Sam has been featured in Hunt Alaska Magazine as best taxidermists of Alaska, Anchorage Daily News as best female taxidermists of Alaska and has spoke on public radio in regards new techniques in the taxidermy world. When you bring your trophy to Naturally Wild Taxidermy, you can trust you will be getting the most natural, realistic mount to display in your home for years to come.
JOSH LAFOND, SKINNER
Josh LaFond grew up on 60 acres in Washington County, NY where his love of the outdoors began. As a young boy he went hunting, fishing and trapping with his father. He quickly developed the skills to harvest, and take care of wild game. Josh has lived in the Adirondacks, the Catskill mountains as well as Alaska. Now settled in the heart of the Adirondacks Josh and Sam are enjoying their property where they continue traditions passed down for generations. In the shop Josh's roll as skinner is to prepare your hides for tanning. Once they return from the tannery he preps forms and hides for the mounting process with extreme detail and care.