I've been hunting and fishing since I was a young boy. Being in the great outdoors has always been a relaxing place for me, and I'm a huge fan of preserving nature. One of my fondest memories was when I caught a 32 pound, 44 inch king salmon and was able to have it preserved by a taxidermist. Every time I looked at that fish hanging on my wall it reminded me of the fun I had reeling it in. I had hoped that one day I would be able to preserve animals for myself. When I was 19, to test my skills, I mounted a couple of deer feet into a gun rack and an antler mount. I have to admit I was pretty impressed with the results, not to mention how much I enjoyed the projects. I soon put the mounting tools away to get a job and start a family, but the dream of becoming a taxidermist was always there. In 1997 I bagged my first gobbler, a 17 pounder with a 9 inch beard. Of course I had it preserved and my dream resurfaced. A few years later I approached the taxidermist who preserved that turkey and asked to assist him in his shop. He graciously agreed and mentored me until I received my license to do taxidermy. In 2006 I became a Pennsylvania state and federally licensed taxidermist whose specialty is whitetail deer. Feel free to browse the site and send any questions or comments. I am looking forward to doing business with you.

Happy Hunting and Fishing,
Joe Kleer