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Aug 24, 2016
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scottm
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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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