Akwa Taxidermy

Established in 1973 in Montana, Alaska Wilderness Arts & Taxidermy moved north in 1980 and has been serving the Fairbanks and North Pole communities for over four decades. Charlie Livingston, the founder and head wildlife artist, is a graduate of Northwestern School of Taxidermy with specialized training from masters like Joe Halco, John Rinehart, and Mark Frazier.

• •Big game mounts: Life-size displays, shoulder mounts, and custom habitat creation
• •Game rugs: African and exotic game preservation
• •Waterfowl and upland birds: Full taxidermy work
• •Game fish: Fresh and saltwater species (fish painting certified)
• •Small mammals: Complete preparation
• •Antler and skull mounts: Display and pedestal work
• •Bear sealing: Available on request

Charlie Livingston (42+ years experience) specializes in life-size big game and habitat creation. His best trophy—a 67" bull moose—is displayed at Ft. Wainwright's #1 Dining Hall. He's taken nearly every major Alaska game animal except buffalo and muskox.

Joshua Livingston (partner since 2008) is a Certified Journeyman Taxidermist with a University of Alaska Fairbanks degree. He specializes in big game rugs, shoulder mounts, and habitat work. His 7'3" black bear (21 5/16 skull) is mounted life-size in the showroom.

Both Charlie and Joshua are lifelong Alaskans and active outdoorsmen—hunters, fishermen, and trappers who understand what their clients want in a finished mount.