Jordan Stolz's Sister Carries on Family's Taxidermy Legacy

Hannah Stolz has become an award-winning taxidermist, following in her family's footsteps.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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While Jordan Stolz has become one of the world's top speed skaters, his sister Hannah has shifted her focus to another unique family profession: taxidermy. The Stolz family has a long history in the taxidermy business, with the siblings' father Dirk running a taxidermy operation out of the family's Wisconsin home basement to help cover the costs of Jordan's skating career. Now, Hannah has taken over the family's taxidermy business, Windy Hills Waterfowl, and has become an award-winning taxidermist in her own right.

Why it matters

The Stolz family's dual passions for speed skating and taxidermy highlight the diverse interests and talents that can run in families. While Jordan has found global fame through his Olympic speed skating success, his sister Hannah has carved out her own unique career path in the niche field of taxidermy, carrying on her family's legacy in the craft.

The details

Hannah Stolz, who is one year older than her brother Jordan, initially competed in speed skating like her sibling but quit the sport at age 16 to focus on taxidermy. She has since become an accomplished taxidermist, winning the National Taxidermy Championships in 2023 at just 20 years old - the youngest person to ever win the competition. Hannah has also competed in the World Taxidermy Championships, and her work has earned numerous awards, including for her grey crowned crane, blue crowned hanging parrot, and recreation bald eagle mounts.

  • In 2023, Hannah Stolz won the National Taxidermy Championships at age 20.
  • In 2024, Hannah Stolz competed in the World Taxidermy Championships.

The players

Jordan Stolz

A top speed skater who has won multiple gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Hannah Stolz

Jordan Stolz's sister, who has taken over the family's taxidermy business, Windy Hills Waterfowl, and become an award-winning taxidermist in her own right.

Dirk Stolz

The Stolz siblings' father, who previously ran a taxidermy business out of the family's Wisconsin home basement to help cover the costs of Jordan's speed skating career.

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What they’re saying

“The judges were very impressed with the mount overall and the facial details. The most challenge art of the project was all the feather details, because you have to move each feather by hand with tweezers.”

— Hannah Stolz (The Washington County Insider)

What’s next

Hannah Stolz plans to continue growing her taxidermy business, Windy Hills Waterfowl, and competing in national and international taxidermy competitions.

The takeaway

The Stolz family's diverse passions, from speed skating to taxidermy, demonstrate the breadth of talents that can exist within a single family. While Jordan Stolz has found global fame through his Olympic success, his sister Hannah has carved out her own unique career path in the niche field of taxidermy, carrying on her family's legacy in the craft.