What is Dip & Pack?

17 Sep 2026

A critical step in the taxidermy process, Dip & Pack is a veterinary-governed process that ensures the skulls, skins and horns of an animal are thoroughly cleaned of natural tissue and preserved for safe transport and further processing.

In this episode of Taxidermy Truths, Doug breaks down the Dip & Pack process, explains the timelines involved, and weighs up Dip & Pack vs Taxidermy.

From the field to the studio, Dip & Pack plays an important role in getting your animal ready for its next step.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to your animal after the hunt, this episode is worth a listen.

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