Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/04/19 08:48 AM
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No, but that could be a service. I do not bring up the subject, a good way to loose a job. LOL
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/07/19 07:10 PM
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/11/19 06:15 PM
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I caught three last week on what was supposed to be only coon eating deer corn out of feeders. All were caught in my large coon cages. I use the smaller 8"X8" when I'm targeting skunks. I was told a long time ago that if a skunk can't get his tail up he won't spray. Don't know if that's true or not, but that's my reasoning for using small cages for them. I have been very fortunate in that I have never been sprayed while doing ADC work. Knock on wood. I use a large flip top trash can to remove caged skunks from property owners place. Seems once they go inside they calm down. Move slowly and stop anytime you see that puckered opening pointed at you.
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/11/19 09:38 PM
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/11/19 10:59 PM
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I was told a long time ago that if a skunk can't get his tail up he won't spray. Don't know if that's true or not, but that's my reasoning for using small cages for them. I have been very fortunate in that I have never been sprayed while doing ADC work. Knock on wood. . I was listening to a Trapper's Radio Podcast linked from this site, and one of the ADCer's said that something you learn when dealing with skunks is that they actually can spray with their tail down. Now I'm wondering if this is one of those practical jokes trappers play on each other.... TDHP, I think my skunk was startled when the DP triggered (set for a raccoon). Stinks the same, though!
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/11/19 11:01 PM
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I find any type of covering on a cage for the most part will keep them calm and allow you to move through out the property with the cage without an issue. Also find when a skunk has sprayed it usually is due to being startled by the homeowner, their pets or another animal harassing it.
Skunks are easily corralled, especially if you have a good bait or lure in front of them. Keep the cage covered and march on.
TDHP, Is that post in the pictures something you put there? If so, what's the purpose?
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/11/19 11:30 PM
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I was told a long time ago that if a skunk can't get his tail up he won't spray. That's what I've been told...If you see their rear pop up, ya got problems!
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/12/19 05:31 AM
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TDHP,
Is that post in the pictures something you put there? If so, what's the purpose? Yes, part of testing a lure for them.
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/12/19 11:47 PM
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I think your test proved successful TDHP. I've never tried a vertical pole like that. Interesting.
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Re: Caught my first Stinker!
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08/13/19 01:21 PM
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In time you will be an expert as you are still in the learning curve. Just because you do not see a skunk or smell one does not mean they are not in Canada. I have had a mother with six little ones under our shed and there was not a sign or smell of them. Skunks only spray when fighting among themselves or alarmed.
You will learn the nuance of skunk perfume in it is an oily substance in character like poison ivy oil, so it's molecular form holds in the air, which you discovered by walking through the area. Unless it is covering a trap and removing, the rule is kill the skunk, let it rest to let the molecules settle out, and then remove. If I can do it, I leave them until the next day.
You will learn that skunk has different scent from sour to what people think is the skunk aroma. Fresh skunk spray, the scent on a skunk or skunk scent are different altogether. In all honesty to me, weasel and mink is a far more ripe scent than skunk, as they are really sour.
I actually like the little buggers as they are cute. They get frustrated and pound their feet which is the sign to stop playing with them. They are currently digging grubs out of our cemetery and fields. It is amazing what a few animals can churn up as a natural pesticide.
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