Alaska Fish Taxidermist

Alaska's Real Life Taxidermy specializes in professional fish mounting with a 25+ year track record of competition-level craftsmanship. Mark Oslund, the studio's founder, has built a reputation for accuracy and detail that extends far beyond standard taxidermy work.

Mark's commitment to realism goes deep. He doesn't just mount fish—he researches them obsessively. His methods include scuba diving to study fish anatomy, detailed photography, and molding actual specimens to ensure every mount is anatomically accurate and lifelike. This attention translates into multiple first-place championships at both state and national competition levels.

The studio handles Alaska's most sought-after game fish:

• •Salmon species: King, Sockeye, Chum, Pink, and Silver salmon
• •Trout: Rainbow, Steelhead
• •Arctic species: Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden, Arctic Char
• •Saltwater: Lingcod, Rockfish
• •Custom mounts: Miscellaneous species available

Anchorage Studio 1921 Olympic Drive, Anchorage, AK 99515

Kenai River Site On-location taxidermy work available at the source—fish mounted right on the riverbank for serious anglers.

Mark Oslund - Studio: 907-344-6805 - Cell: 907-398-1093 - Email preferred for initial inquiry only—expect a phone call back

Mark operates with one guiding principle: taxidermy is not a job, it's a passion. He gets up every day looking for new challenges and ways to improve his craft. That mentality shows in every mount that leaves the studio.