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A Little about Top of Texas taxidermy...
Top of Texas Taxidermy is a proud Texas company and highly respected amongst our customers. We started our life out in 2003 as the former “Trophy Taxidermy of West Texas” until October of 2016 when Erik Grimland bought the company and “Top of Texas Taxidermy” was born. Our team has well over 30 years combined experience in the taxidermy industry and we have been recognized numerous times for our award- winning work.
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Not only is Erik an amazing Taxidermist, he is a great guy. He takes serious interest in making sure you have a grade A experience. He is diverse not only trophy mounts but has a wealth of knowledge of the animals that come in to his shop. Not to mention some of the things he offers in his gift shop. Items like pillows, lamps wall hangings and much more. I highly recommend Top of Texas Taxidermy for ANY of your taxidermy needs. Start to finish Erik can handle it all. Christopher S.
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At Top of Texas, we strive to make the best product with turnaround time being reasonable and affordable. We use the best material and techniques available. Mounting a trophy for you is our pleasure and we are grateful to earn your business. We spend a great amount of time on details.
Erik Grimland
Owner/Taxidermist
Erik is an avid outdoorsman and has hunted and fished many times across 4 continents; North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. His passion for the outdoors can clearly be seen in his work. Erik grew up in the outdoors and had a gun and fishing rod in his hand ever since he could walk. A former police officer, Erik took an early retirement so he could focus 100% of his attention toward taxidermy and the outdoors. Erik started his taxidermy career in 2007 with an apprenticeship. Erik is also a graduate of the “ALL TROPHY’S SCHOOL OF TAXIDERMY” most intensive program offered and receiving top marks for his work. Erik is a graduate from the University of Charleston West Virginia receiving a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Additionally, he is an SCI certified scorer and SCI Life Member, Life Member of Dallas Safari Club, National Rifle Association Life Member, member of the Exotic Wildlife Association, Texas Taxidermy Association Life Member, member of the National Taxidermy Association, Texas Trophy Hunters Association member, and board member of the Texas Panhandle Ducks Unlimited Chapter. Erik is also a well- known hunting and fishing guide and has been for many years, he also is the co-owner of Rockin G Ranch LLC which is a highly respected outfitting service here in the panhandle of Texas.
At Top of Texas Taxidermy, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and experience to handle your trophies of a lifetime.
At Top of Texas Taxidermy, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and experience to handle your trophies of a lifetime.
Kelly Chester
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Kelly Chester is a dedicated and passionate taxidermist. She has been doing an apprenticeship under Erik since 2016 and has previously done various forms of taxidermy work. Kelly is an accomplished artist using pencil medium and has been a technical advisor and quality control expert for photography studios.
Kelly is an outdoors-woman being an accomplished horse woman, livestock manager, and hunter/fisherman. Kelly also spent many years raising elk and is intimately familiar with the anatomy of this iconic American game animal. When not at the studio Kelly enjoys art, travel, geology, and earth science. |
GARY SIMS
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Gary is an accomplished, award winning, taxidermist and sculptor. Around the office we call him the “Guru” and we are so very blessed to have such an outstanding artist with us. Gary is an accomplished hunter having hunted and fished all over North America, Africa, and Russia. He knows animals and has an incredible eye for details.
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Blake Tversky
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Blake is our man behind the scenes. He works very hard and is learning the taxidermy trade. He has shown an amazing ability to pick up our artistry and retain what he has learned. Blake does so much to ensure your trophies are well prep’d and cared for before the mounting process begins. Blake does all of our prep work in the skinning, boiling, salting, and is very good at doing euro mounts. Blake is a certified welder and pretty handy in a woodshop also.
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