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Mitch Sanchotena began preserving memories for outdoor men and women in 1965. Since then
he has created numerous awarding winning trophy mounts throughout the Northwest. Mitch owns and operates Imperial
Taxidermy, and as a Nationally Certified and Award winning artist with over 40 years of experience, he has mentored
many an aspiring young taxidermist. Today, Imperial Taxidermy is a Full Line Professional Studio. Staffed with experienced taxidermists, Imperial Taxidermy boasts one the fastest turnaround times in the industry. Imperial Taxidermy has won numerous national, regional, and state taxidermy awards over the years. We pride ourselves in creating realistic mounts, whether it be fin, feather, or fur, we make sure that your mount will be something you can take pride in for a life-time. In our shop we use the highest grade materials and equipment by using national award winning suppliers in the production of your trophy mount. Our knowledgeable staff will assist you in choosing the right mount action for your trophy or prized animal, regardless of size, large or small. With over 50 years of combined experience, we know how to protect, prepare, preserve, and portray your most important memories. 2007 Awards Mitch
Sanchotena was recently awarded the National Taxidermists Associations highest certification program for mammal and bird taxidermy.
Less than 200 taxidermists nationwide have been admitted into this program. World Competition Mitch Sanchotena 2nd World
Competition with two mountain lions 3rd in Game Heads for a mule
deer Nathan DeNardi 3rd in Game Heads for a mule deer Brad Cobb 3rd in
waterfowl Oregon Association of Taxidermist Convention and Competition Mitch Sanchotena Won the
prestigious "Breakthrough Award" for Judges Choice Best of Show, (Mountain Lion) The Best "Kick Ass Mount Award" Taxidermist choice,
(Mountain Lion) Best
Open Category Mount (mountain Lion) Best Life-size Mount (taxidermist choice) (mountain Lion) Peoples Choice, (Black Bear) Best of Category Large Life-Size Mammal, (mountain Lion) Best of Category Small Life-Size Mammal, (Bobcat) Spouses Choice, (black Bear) Other National Awards (2006 and before) Best of Show Mule Deer Foundation National
Wild Turkey Federation Oregon Fish & Wildlife Oregon Taxidermist Association Curator
– Best of Show, Buffalo Bill History Museum Van Dykes/Cabelas Most Organizational &
Creative Award Peoples Choice Awards –
Idaho, Oregon - National Taxidermy Association Mayor’s Award – Idaho, Oregon - National Taxidermy Association Governor’s Award – Wyoming - National Taxidermy Association Our Staff Owner Mitch Sanchotena - National Award Winning Taxidermist General Manager Nathan DeNardi – Specializing in Big Game Mounts Taxidermists Brad Cobb – Bird Specialist Steve Bandas Apprentice Devoreaux Craigen
Nathan DeNardi is one of our most experienced journeyman, and has already demonstrated his skills by
winning a "Best of Show" in Oregon for a Large Mammal Mount.
Brad Cobb is our Bird Specialist. His creativity, and eye for realism is fast making him one the best
bird taxidermists in the business.
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National Award Winning Taxidermist
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