TaxidermyXTrue-To-Life Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Toledo, Ohio
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small GameAbout True-To-Life Taxidermy
True-To-Life Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Toledo, Ohio owned and operated by federally licensed taxidermist Gary Nidek.
The studio runs as a full-time shop that serves hunters and anglers with a wide range of mounts and emphasizes quality work, competitive pricing, and fast service.
They operate as a full-service studio handling fish, game animals, birds, and specialty pieces.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Deer
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Ducks
- • Geese
- • Pheasants
- • Grouse
- • Chukar
- • Turkey
small game
- • Squirrel
- • Fox
- • Raccoon
- • Mink
- • Muskrat
- • Beaver
Animal Mount Details
True-To-Life Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, and fish, including protected and migratory birds where federal licensing is required.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European and antler-style work, traditional skin and replica fish mounts, and bird mounts with optional custom habitats and bases.
Owner Gary Nidek has over 30 years of taxidermy experience and is a member of the Ohio Taxidermist Association.
Reviews highlight his top-notch, realistic work and long-term consistency, with many customers returning for multiple pieces.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish detailed pricing by category, with most fish charged per inch, most mammals and birds priced per piece, additional costs for reproductions, bases, plaques, and habitat, a required 50% deposit, and prices subject to sales tax and change without notice.
They advertise fast turnaround and full-time service, but specific completion times are not listed.
The studio offers custom habitat bases, driftwood and plaques, skull bases, fish reproductions, gift certificates, detailed field-care instructions, tanning (at owner’s risk), and convenient fish drop-off through Al Szuch Live Baits in Curtis, Ohio, plus a partnership with the West Sister Charter Boat Association.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently praise the quality as amazing, AA+, and some call the work the best around or best in town.
Reviews describe Gary as really good to deal with and note quality work at a fair price.
Repeat customers and long-term clients are common, but reviews do not specifically comment on turnaround times or scheduling reliability.
Find Out More
True-To-Life Taxidermy is based in Toledo, Ohio and serves local hunters and anglers, including those using Al Szuch Live Baits and West Sister Charter Boat Association partners.
Contact the studio directly to discuss your trophy, confirm current pricing and availability, and arrange a drop-off location that works best for you.
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