TrueLife Taxidermy

07/16/2024

Please Help! These 2 bottles of wine from our 50th Anniversary celebration were separated from their card on 6/22/24. Roy and I really appreciated family, friends and customers who joined our celebration. We would love to thank the person or persons who gave this thoughtful gift. If any of you know please PM me. Thanks! ❤️❤️

07/11/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉 John Jones, Kim Holdridge, Rick Espino

07/02/2024

Proud is an understatement. Two members of Team TrueLife Taxidermy competed, for their first time EVER I might add, at the Texas Taxidermy Association, Inc. Convention this past weekend and showed out!!! Jancy Page competed in the professional division and took home a 3rd place on her 3rd ever whitetail mount!!! Jesus Garcia entered a customer's Lord Derby Eland in the Professional division and took home a 2nd place ribbon! He won SCI International African Species, People's Choice Professional Division, and People's Choice Best Gamehead. So blessed to have them represent !!! It felt like we all won that night!!!

06/26/2024

Roy, Katie & Shannon will be out of the office working the Texas Taxidermy Association, Inc Convention June 26-30. The shop will be open 8:30AM-5:30PM for pickups/dropoffs. We will see ya on Monday!

06/25/2024

06/19/2024

Do it!!!!

06/06/2024

The office will be closing at 12pm today! We will follow up with everyone tomorrow!!!

❤~Katie & Shannon

05/24/2024

See y'all Tuesday!

05/16/2024

Another pretty one from Antler Ridge headed home to California. We are rolling the North American game out quick!!! Make sure your hunt is booked for this fall and bring us your next one!!!

Experience The Passion And Artistry Of TrueLife Taxidermy

What began as a hobby more than 30 years ago turned into a passionate career; one that overwhelmed his garage studio. A distinguished member of the Texas Taxidermy Association and the National Taxidermist Association, Roy Holdridge is driven to improve his skill and artistry.

Spotlight Photo More than twenty five years ago, Roy located his first full-time studio, TrueLife Taxidermy, in the 377 Plaza Strip Mall in Granbury, Texas. Today TrueLife Taxidermy is located at 4303 E. Hwy 377 in a 10,000 square foot facility. Inside this museum like facility is an 1800 square foot trophy room where you can view Roy and his talented award winning staff’s work.

Roy and his studio routinely compete and take top honors in state and national level taxidermy competitions. His list of awards is extensive and spans the greater than 30 years he has been involved in taxidermy. Roy personally holds the coveted Paul Provenzano award in three category's, from the Texas Taxidermy Association and in 2013 was awarded the Masters Provenzano award. He also has the Award of Excellence from the National Taxidermy Association. His studio has won Best studio in the State eight times, most recently in 2013. Additionally in 2011, Roy took the Life-tone Award for the highest scoring fish skin mount or reproduction in the competition, Best of Category Judge's Choice, and the Wasco Award for Most Artistic Entry. Previously in 2010 Roy took Best of Category, Judges Choice Best of Show, People's Choice Best of Show, and the Al & Evelyn Holmes award for best habitat. In 2009, Roy won the Ivan Harvey Memorial award for having the best small mammal at the national competition.

To help advance the goal of continued improvement of the image of taxidermy and the sportsmanship of hunting, Roy is active and serves on the boards of the Texas Taxidermy Association, currently as Vise President and the North Texas Chapter Safari Club International. This year he served as the Competition Chairman for the annual convention and competition.

05/03/2024

Once in a lifetime for one lucky hunter! 😍❤🦆



Ducks Unlimited Texas Ducks Unlimited

05/02/2024

We had such a good time yesterday at our annual crawfish boil paired with celebrating the birthday of Shannon Travis Lavergne! We are blessed to have such great leadership by Roy and Marie and to be able to work in such a great atmosphere with a team that feels like family!

04/08/2024

You know we don't need an excuse to party!

04/05/2024

**Reminder!!**

We are now closed on the weekends. If you have a drop off or can only pick up on a weekend, just give us a call during the week and we'd be happy to set up an appointment!

03/20/2024

All mounted by TrueLife Taxidermy! Love when our customers send us pictures! We have the best customers!❤

02/19/2024

***We will be closed this weekend - 2/24 & 2/25. We will reopen on Monday, 2/26 with normal business hours!***

01/25/2024

Please RSVP by today. You can either comment on here or call the shop at 817-579-1789.

01/15/2024

2nd Annual Limcroma Safari Party - https://mailchi.mp/cfcabb452cea/2nd-annual-limcroma-safari-party

01/11/2024

If that ain't Texas, I'll kiss your ass!!!!

01/10/2024

Come out and see us booth #3042 Dallas Safari Club Convention!! So ready to see all our customers!!

Experience The Passion And Artistry Of TrueLife Taxidermy

What began as a hobby more than 30 years ago turned into a passionate career; one that overwhelmed his garage studio. A distinguished member of the Texas Taxidermy Association and the National Taxidermist Association, Roy Holdridge is driven to improve his skill and artistry.

Spotlight Photo More than twenty five years ago, Roy located his first full-time studio, TrueLife Taxidermy, in the 377 Plaza Strip Mall in Granbury, Texas. Today TrueLife Taxidermy is located at 4303 E. Hwy 377 in a 10,000 square foot facility. Inside this museum like facility is an 1800 square foot trophy room where you can view Roy and his talented award winning staff’s work.

Roy and his studio routinely compete and take top honors in state and national level taxidermy competitions. His list of awards is extensive and spans the greater than 30 years he has been involved in taxidermy. Roy personally holds the coveted Paul Provenzano award in three category's, from the Texas Taxidermy Association and in 2013 was awarded the Masters Provenzano award. He also has the Award of Excellence from the National Taxidermy Association. His studio has won Best studio in the State eight times, most recently in 2013. Additionally in 2011, Roy took the Life-tone Award for the highest scoring fish skin mount or reproduction in the competition, Best of Category Judge's Choice, and the Wasco Award for Most Artistic Entry. Previously in 2010 Roy took Best of Category, Judges Choice Best of Show, People's Choice Best of Show, and the Al & Evelyn Holmes award for best habitat. In 2009, Roy won the Ivan Harvey Memorial award for having the best small mammal at the national competition.

To help advance the goal of continued improvement of the image of taxidermy and the sportsmanship of hunting, Roy is active and serves on the boards of the Texas Taxidermy Association, currently as Vise President and the North Texas Chapter Safari Club International. This year he served as the Competition Chairman for the annual convention and competition.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from our TrueLife Taxidermy family to yours!!

12/20/2023

Come get your last minute Christmas gifts!!! 3 axis purses available, many pillows!!!! Can ship!

12/15/2023

It's nights like last night that make you realize just how truly blessed we really are. This group right here is the best there is!! Merry Christmas from the TrueLife Taxidermy crew!!

12/14/2023

**CLOSING EARLY** Thursday, December 14th for our annual Christmas party, promptly at 5pm!! Phones will not be forwarded!! See yall in the morning!

11/04/2023

Finally!!! Limited number of pillows for sale!! Come shop the TrueLife Taxidermy store!!!

11/04/2023

We are currently open 7 days a week for your convenience! Don't forget we are the only stop you have to make once you knock that big buck down!! Simply field dress your animal and bring it in - no need to quarter or cape it. We got that covered!

A few new things for this season - we finally have quickbooks online up and running!! You will receive more email communication from us, so make sure your email is up to date! You can pay deposits and invoices quick and conveniently online!!

Marie Holdridge and Shannon Travis help out in the office so don't be alarmed if it's not Katie calling (she's still here, I assure you LOL!!)

Prices for both taxidermy and processing can be found on our website: www.truelifetaxidermytx.com

10/01/2023

Full carts, happy hearts! It's deer season in Texas, y'all!!!

09/21/2023

10 years! 1 whole decade is how long I've been at TrueLife Taxidermy. It seems like yesterday when I walked through the doors for my interview and saw Roy standing beside an elephant skull holding a glass of red wine with a black lab laying at his feet. I can't explain it, but I immediately knew I was home. Roy and Marie have been nothing short of amazing to me over the years and have become part of my family.

My team. My team! Well, they are amazing and absolutely the most talented and gifted bunch of artists in the taxidermy industry! (Fight me!) They are my family, too. Yes some days are hard, but we all know that we have each other's back in the long run. ❤️

My customers. My customers! They make every day pretty great, too! I love hearing the stories and seeing their excitement when they drop off the animals, but even more so seeing it all come full circle when they come pick up the finished product.

Everyone made me feel so special yesterday. I was truly spoiled. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

06/25/2023

I am so proud! The Texas Taxidermy Association, Inc. has become such a big part of my life and this year might have been my favorite show to date! Jett and Jarrod competed for the first time. Jett won judges and peoples choice youth division 8 and under! Jarrod got a 2nd place on his first ever mount! And to seal the deal TrueLife Taxidermy won best studio!!! (Duh💁‍♀️) We have the best and most talented team. I'm feeling overwhelmingly blessed and honored to be apart of TrueLife and to serve on the board of such an amazing organization.