Easy, just put an old blanket or tarp over the trap. No skunk will spray if

Aug 24, 2016
10:51:49pm

CLCougar Starter

They are the only one taking the blast, then you lower it in water and let it drown. Far more humane than starving it. I've done this multiple times. Can't believe you can't find water nearby to do this.

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Caught a skunk in a live trap. How long would it take this skunk to die?

Zorbel

8/24/16 9:36pm

Ask Ragnar. I've heard he knows a thing or two about skunks.

Flippy

8/24/16 9:36pm

It will likely not die of starvation without spraying. Just shoot it.

JAGA97

8/24/16 9:38pm

even though it's a skunk, pretty cruel to starve it. Blow it's little head off

BYUFBDAD

8/24/16 9:39pm

Go pick up a few habitat experts

scottm

8/24/16 9:46pm

Can you fill up a garbage can with water and put the trap in it to drown him?

Texas Hammer

8/24/16 9:40pm

I don't see how I could pick the trap up without it spraying

Zorbel

8/24/16 9:41pm

Is it big enough that he can lift his tail? Can you move the trap at all?

Texas Hammer

8/24/16 9:44pm

Yeah it's a pretty big trap.

Zorbel

8/24/16 9:52pm

get black plastic and walk up to it holding the black plastic up.

SanDiegoCoug

8/24/16 10:11pm

I've trapped a couple of skunks in a live trap that was 11"x11"x36."

Brisco

8/24/16 10:31pm

Easy, just put an old blanket or tarp over the trap. No skunk will spray if

CLCougar

8/24/16 10:51pm

I seen them hibernate for months

Nat Gas Man

8/24/16 9:40pm

Why are you setting traps if you don't know what to do with the animals.

Nakedbootleg

8/24/16 9:41pm

I wasn't trying to trap a skunk.

Zorbel

8/24/16 9:43pm

Did you forget to post your no Skunks or Utes allowed sign?

CougarThug

8/24/16 9:46pm

Got it. Good luck. I quit taking my dog for runs at night because of skunks.

Nakedbootleg

8/24/16 9:51pm

I'm guessing that he was trying to catch a non-skunk critter.

ballen

8/24/16 9:43pm

My FIL used to trap skunks on his farm and take them out several miles away and

dilbert

8/24/16 9:43pm

Disclaimer: my FIL was using a skunk trap, which is designed so the skunk can't

dilbert

8/24/16 9:47pm

If you shoot it accurately, it will not spray. You have to hit it in the head.

Mister P

8/24/16 9:44pm

.22 between the eyes...least risky and most humane way.

RichieRich

8/24/16 9:44pm

And, yes, I've shot many skunks.

RichieRich

8/24/16 9:45pm

You have to make sure to get it in the brain or it will be able to spray you.

BW84

8/24/16 10:23pm

fwiw...this information is killing "your brand"...

ds7

8/25/16 3:38pm

I was talking to a farmer who mentioned this exact thing a few weeks ago.

Spindash

8/24/16 9:45pm

12 gauge to the head. Seriously. Use a heavy shot though. 4 shot or bigger.

Ssebo

8/24/16 10:05pm

How could I get that close though without it spraying? I'm not stealthy

Zorbel

8/24/16 10:08pm

RE: How could I get that close though without it spraying? I'm not stealthy

Ssebo

8/24/16 10:15pm

Calling pest or animal control is probably a good idea.

svenot

8/24/16 9:47pm

Maybe call a pest removal company

DrBYU

8/24/16 9:49pm

We live in a very active skunk area by a creek. I don't mind the smell.

ClackamasCoug

8/24/16 9:54pm

You have to shot it in the head so it dies instantly before it can spray...

So it goes...

8/24/16 9:56pm

Could try to slip some poisoned fruit into the cage or burn it alive ISIS style

ballen

8/24/16 9:58pm

Only other reasonable option is to take him in as a pet.

ballen

8/24/16 9:59pm

Do you have access to napalm?

russkiejedi

8/24/16 9:59pm

What is napalm?

Zorbel

8/24/16 10:01pm

That's a no, then. You might try to get some Polonium.

russkiejedi

8/24/16 10:11pm

Have you tried reasoning with it?

Alister Mackenzie

8/24/16 10:00pm

Yeah, ask him how he feels about this. Is it a safe space? Was there a trigger?

OldCosmo

8/25/16 2:17pm

Let it sit in the sun for 2-3 days. As long as it's hot it'll go in a hurry

bccoug

8/24/16 10:07pm

Nothing like waiting out a skunk for 3 days in 90 degree weather.

Romex

8/24/16 10:36pm

Way better than the alternative

bccoug

8/25/16 12:14am

Drop it off in the west concourse of rice eccles. No one will notice.

93 cougar

8/24/16 10:15pm

Call animal control I'd say.

Harrison0Yfan

8/24/16 10:16pm

Yes, this is the best thing. They'll know exactly whether it has enough room to spray or not.

Brisco

8/24/16 10:35pm

a friend of mine just posted this on FB...so much for animal control

ds7

8/25/16 9:03pm

Carefully cover with tarp. Garden hose from tailpipe --> under tarp.

dryflyelk

8/24/16 10:52pm

Oooh, this option sounds pretty good.

Breaded Hamster

8/25/16 5:34pm

BEWARE: oil scents will let loose once it dies. I have experience.

hitechcpa

8/24/16 11:41pm

So don't leave us hanging, Zorbel--what did you end up doing? And did it work?

dilbert

8/25/16 5:49pm

Spray him with peppermint oil.

whirl

8/25/16 6:18pm

I shot one in the head. It stunk, butit was a clean shot and no spray.

Ragnar Danneskjold

8/26/16 12:43pm

So... what'd you do?

BW84

8/26/16 12:47pm

Handling a trapped skunk

Kennsacinc

2/1/18 10:01am

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