His work and research has involved many species of wildlife and his professional awareness of how wildlife live in their natural environments can be seen in his attention to detail in all of his taxidermy work.

Matt started Whidbey Island Taxidermy in 1989 to provide quality taxidermy services for local hunters, State and Federal agencies, and educational institutions. He understands the need for first-rate authentic work and creates mounts that capture memories you treasure.

Although best known for his waterfowl mounts, Matt prepares a variety of Pacific Northwest bird and mammal mounts for private hunters, government agencies and nonprofit groups including:

• The Division of Birds and Mammals, National Museum of Natural History (The Smithsonian Institution)

• National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA)

• Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife

• Washington State Parks

• National Park Service

• U.S. Forest Service

• National Audubon Society (Whidbey Island Chapter).