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    Grapeland, Texas

    Sportman's Memory Shop And Taxidermy Studio

    Taxidermist in Grapeland, Texas

    4.9 (37 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameReptilesExotic

    About Sportman's Memory Shop And Taxidermy Studio

    Sportman's Memory Shop And Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Grapeland, Texas, offering full-service work for hunters and anglers from across the U.S. and abroad.

    Founded in 1980 by East Texans Bobby Shaw and Robin “Trap” Coppedge, the shop focuses on first-class mounts supported by worldwide experience and high-end craftsmanship.

    They operate as a full-service studio covering North American game, African trophies, exotics, birds, fish, reptiles, skulls, hides, and rugs, and also support clients with custom trophy-room design and wild game processing.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Whitetail deer

    fish

    • Fish Replicas
    • Fish Skin Mounts

    birds


      small game

      • Bobcat

      reptiles


        exotic

        • African trophy game
        • Cape buffalo
        • Hartebeest

        Animal Mount Details

        They handle a wide range of big game, small game, birds, fish, reptiles, exotics, skulls, hides, and rugs for both domestic and international hunters.

        Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European-style skull work, fish skin mounts and replicas, bird mounts, and custom habitat and “mountain” displays, along with novelty “My First Trophy” shoulder mounts.

        In business since 1980, their four full-time taxidermists bring well over 100 years of combined experience and have mounted animals, birds, and fish from across the U.S. and around the world.

        They have earned over 30 State, National, and World competition awards, and reviewers repeatedly describe their work as top-notch and among the best in East Texas.


        Pricing & Turnaround

        They provide detailed taxidermy price lists on request and publish pricing for wild game processing and their “My First Trophy” mounts, which range from $75 for shop pickup to $105 shipped, with clear, itemized processing fees and a required $75 processing deposit.

        Typical taxidermy turnaround runs about 10–12 months after they receive your pose instructions and 50% deposit, and they complete just over 500 mounts per year, with extended shop hours during deer season.

        They also offer wild game processing with sausage and venison products, custom trophy-room and mountain-style displays, rugs, finished novelty mounts for sale, pickup and delivery options, and support for domestic and international trophy shipping with personalized laminated shipping tags.


        What Customers Say

        4.9(37 reviews)
        Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

        Reviews are strongly positive about quality, calling the taxidermy excellent, top-notch, and realistic from small pieces to large multi-animal displays, with several customers also praising their meat processing.

        Customers consistently describe the staff as friendly, welcoming, professional, and helpful, noting that they go above and beyond and provide a great overall experience.

        Reviewers mention clear expectation-setting on timelines and no recurring complaints about delays, suggesting reliable turnaround and many repeat clients, with only one isolated negative review about quality and in-store experience among otherwise positive feedback.


        Find Out More

        The studio is based in Grapeland, Texas, and serves hunters and fishermen from East Texas and beyond, including clients on domestic and international hunts.

        You can contact the shop or stop by in person to request current price lists, discuss your upcoming hunt or processing needs, and tour the studio to see in-progress mounts and display options.

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