Anderson Taxidermy & Guide Services

Specialties

SInce 1977 taxidermy has been the primary product, however having guided for all species in Alaska as a registered guide since 1985, Don guides exclusively for trophy Brown Bear in Alaska. In California hunters may arrange Don’s services to avail a discerning hunter Sambar, Aoudad, Turkey and Wild Boar. Should you successfully draw a tag for California Desert Big Horn Sheep, then please do call to inquire on guiding services for your once in a lifetime hunt.

History

Established in 1977.

Anderson Taxidermy was established in 1977. As an avid hunter, the ability to try to retain as much of the memories of the hunt alive by producing a mount that would retain the memory and honor the animal. Initially

Don established as a taxidermist, was to go hunting in Alaska only to find an opportunity to guide for Caribou and Moose for an outfitter, who also introduced him to Don Johnson from Cold Bay, Alaska who needed another guide for his hunting business. Don has never looked back from the day in 1985 he went to work for Don and Warren.

Hunters seek guiding service locally as well as internationally have spread the word, for Don’s abilities and his integrity as a guide or quality taxidermist who knows his stuff.

Meet the Business Owner

Don A.

Business Owner

Born and raised in San Luis Obispo county of California, Don is 4^th generation Californian. Don grew up in a home with deep rooted tradition of hunting and fishing. Don’s grandfather was a trapper for many years, however it was Don’s mother who introduced her husband to hunting. You could say it is in his genes. Don’s earliest recollection of his hunting began in the hills of Arroyo Grande, chasing skunk with a b b gun. After returning from the Army in 1971, Don married Rosemary in 1974 and they established their home in Atascadero, they have one son Tom, also raised in the life of the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting.

The trip to Alaska opened the door to guiding in 1985 and he has established his reputation as both guide and taxidermist to an international client base. He enjoys sharing his skills to get his hunter on the best they can achieve and always tell them «it is your choice and your hunt», at anytime the hunter is presented an animal to take the shot.