We are Joe and Fonda Smith.  Alike in that we share a deep appreciation and a true passion for animals.  Different in how we convey that passion.

    Joe began taxidermy over 30 years ago.  He began mounting animals for friends, now he completes hundreds of mounts a year for clients all over the country.  After retiring from a pharmaceutical company in 2004, he now devotes full time to his taxidermy and hunting pursuits.  He is now joined by their son, Tanner, who is an avid hunter and is eager to learn the taxidermy business.

    Fonda is a wildlife artist who prefers portraying animals with a brush or pencil. She does most of the finish work on Joe's mammal mounts.  She also raises fennec foxes.  They are little 3 lb. foxes native to Africa.  She sells them all over the country as unique housepets.  To see examples of her artwork or  learn about fennec foxes you can view her website at www.creaturesgreatnsmall.com.

     They have several live animals that they keep on their property, both for  enjoyment and for use as reference.  They are happy to share these animals with guests and clients.  If you stop by, bring the kids, they will enjoy petting the live deer and seeing the rest of the live menagerie.