Mounted in Alaska

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 7.9  (53)

Mounted in Alaska is a fascinating reality TV show that takes viewers on a journey through the world of taxidermy. The show was produced by History Channel and was first aired in 2011. It features three master taxidermists who run their own shop in Anchorage, Alaska. They are Doug Robinson, Aaron Lawson, and Sam Cook.

The show revolves around the day-to-day operations of the taxidermy shop as the three men work to create lifelike mounts of the animals that their clients bring to them. Viewers get to see the different animals that come into the shop, including brown bears, wolves, moose, caribou, and many others.

Each episode follows a different project as the taxidermists use their skills and knowledge to create a mount that accurately represents the animal's appearance and movement. They discuss the client's expectations, share their own ideas, and make suggestions for how to achieve the desired outcome.

One of the main attractions of the show is the opportunity to see the intricate and often grisly process of taxidermy. The taxidermists explain the different techniques they use to create mounts, from skinning the animal to shaping the body with wire and stuffing, and ultimately preparing it for display.

The show highlights the precision and attention to detail that taxidermy requires. As the taxidermists work, they take great care to recreate every aspect of the animal, from the texture of its fur to the way its eyes reflect light. They also have to be mindful of the animal's anatomy and ensure that the mount looks natural in its pose.

While the process of taxidermy is fascinating, the show also delves into the relationships the taxidermists have with their clients. Many of the mounts they create are cherished memories for the clients, representing a successful hunt or a special moment in their lives. The taxidermists must balance their own artistic vision with the client's wishes to create a mount that will be treasured for years to come.

Throughout the show, Doug Robinson, Aaron Lawson, and Sam Cook share their own experiences and expertise with the audience. Their different perspectives and areas of expertise add to the richness of the show. Doug Robinson has over 45 years of experience and is known for his expertise in birds, fish, and small mammals. Aaron Lawson is a master of creating lifelike poses, and Sam Cook brings a natural talent for replicating the texture and color of animals' fur and skin.

The show is not without its challenges. The taxidermists sometimes face difficult projects, from animals that have been damaged or poorly preserved to clients with unrealistic expectations. They have to be adaptable, creative, and patient to navigate these challenges and create a mount that meets their high standards.

Mounted in Alaska is a unique and captivating show that offers a rare glimpse into the world of taxidermy. It combines the science of anatomy and biology with the creativity of art to create beautiful and realistic mounts of the animals that roam Alaska's wild landscapes. The show's likeable and skilled taxidermists, combined with beautiful footage of Alaska's wilderness, make for an enjoyable and engaging viewing experience.

Mounted in Alaska is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (15 episodes). The series first aired on April 7, 2011.

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Seasons
Teddy Beers
15. Teddy Beers
June 23, 2011
Russ is inspired to follow Teddy Roosevelt's example and creates his own taxidermy kit. After one too many beers, Dave & Doug commit to a project they can't get out of, one that is virtually impossible.
A Fight in the Woods
14. A Fight in the Woods
June 16, 2011
Tina works with a gigantic Kodiak Brown Bear. Sam, Dave and Aaron take things too far with their practical jokes on Doug. An imposing client threatens not to pay unless he likes the mount.
Tina's Packin' Heat
13. Tina's Packin' Heat
June 9, 2011
Tough-girl Tina needs a tough gun. An Iditarod groupie wants a killer wolf hat that he can wear on the sled dog trail. A nervous client presents a $30,000 problem that Russ is not sure he can solve. And a confederate rebel pulls up to the shop with a bag of lynx.
Sasquatch in the Shop
12. Sasquatch in the Shop
May 26, 2011
Dave and Doug are stunned when a man looking like Sasquatch shows up unannounced; Russ up-sell's a reluctant client; Doug is forced to make more "Wally Wackers" from walrus bones.
A Ton of Bull
11. A Ton of Bull
May 19, 2011
A client tries to renegotiate the deal he made for his mount. Russ meets his match at an outdoor bear auction. Tina deals with Sam's singing and his home made bear-fish pepperoni sticks.
Later Alligator
10. Later Alligator
May 12, 2011
Russ wants Dave to mount a gator he took with a bow 20 years earlier and he wants the gator in the ultimate swamp action pose. Sam mounts "Black Death," a Cape Buffalo for a client who was mauled by a bear. Sam is furious when he's forced to rebuild the face from scratch after the new shop intern destroys his work.
Bear-ly Alive
9. Bear-ly Alive
May 5, 2011
Russ and his friend snow mobile to the terrifying spot where a Grizzly bear attacked his buddy two years ago. Russ is shocked when his friend reveals he's finally ready to mount the grizzly that tried to eat him alive. And a creepy Alaskan client brings in a creepy box from Africa with one of the most mystical animals in alive.
I Am the Walrus
8. I Am the Walrus
April 28, 2011
Russ finds a mystery box on his front steps. When the mystery client refuses to come to the shop, Russ goes to him. Aaron is made team leader of a Double Nyala mount and, against Tina's advice, goes over Russ's head on deciding the final look.
Reindeer Games
7. Reindeer Games
April 28, 2011
Dave develops a crush on Miss Teen Alaska and makes an impossible promise. An old friend brings in an 85 pound King Salmon Russ mounted twenty years earlier for a cleaning and requests the "Good Buddy Discount." Tina is out to prove she's as tough as the guys by competing in the "Running of The Reindeer."
Predator vs. Prey
6. Predator vs. Prey
April 21, 2011
While Russ is busy setting up for the Safari Club International Taxidermy Competition, Aaron and Sam compete against each other to complete their mounts in hopes of winning a coveted Blue Ribbon. With only two weeks to go, Sam is asked to completely re-model an entire leopard, while Aaron's client changes his mind about what he wants in the middle of the mounting process.
C'antelope
5. C'antelope
April 21, 2011
Sam and Russ disagree over attaining the right look for the shop's first ever gigantic Lord Derby Eland. Aaron has to quickly complete a Himalayan Tahr so Russ can get the finicky client, his good friend, off his couch, but Dave complicates things when he screws up the rock molds for the base.
The End is Rear
4. The End is Rear
April 14, 2011
Russ is given the challenge of mounting a deer 25 feet in the air but Sam threatens to ruin the mount before they even get a chance to hang it. Despite being Russ's daughter, Tina still has to prove her place at the shop and is given her first opportunity for a full mount -- a horse's ass.
Warts and All
3. Warts and All
April 14, 2011
Russ and his team get a special request from a client - cut his Warthog in half and mount both halves "busting through his wall." Aaron is given a Coyote as his first full-sized mount, but an impatient client isn't impressed.
Maneaters
2. Maneaters
April 7, 2011
After a client harvests an African Lion, Russ tests the skills of his newest employee, Sam, a taxidermist from Mississippi who claims to be the "Cat-Man." Russ must create the world's first ever King Crab mold in order to save an old broken crab for a former fisherman
Growlin' and Howlin'
1. Growlin' and Howlin'
April 7, 2011
Russ and his team are given the task of refurbishing a 40-year-old Polar Bear Mount from a popular family restaurant, but Doug almost screws up the bleaching process. Dave must master the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku so he can make a paper print of a large Fish in time for a client's family reunion.
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Where to Watch Mounted in Alaska
Mounted in Alaska is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Mounted in Alaska on demand at Amazon and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 7, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (53)