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Spray proof skunk help #8471693
09/17/25 10:40 PM
09/17/25 10:40 PM
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SpellNC9 Offline OP
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How do you guys secure your spray proof skunk traps down? I think raccoons keep tipping it over.

Re: Spray proof skunk help [Re: SpellNC9] #8471796
09/18/25 08:04 AM
09/18/25 08:04 AM
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Killingly, CT
Brian Mongeau Offline
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Killingly, CT
I don't use those traps, but when coons mess with my skunk size cages, I set coon size cages and get rid of the coon. Of course the risk is getting the skunk in an uncovered larger trap, but the coons will continue to be a PIA if you don't remove it/them.

Re: Spray proof skunk help [Re: SpellNC9] #8471900
09/18/25 10:58 AM
09/18/25 10:58 AM
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Rodney,Ohio
T-stakes on each side of the trap helps

Re: Spray proof skunk help [Re: SpellNC9] #8471906
09/18/25 11:06 AM
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I T bar stake thru every trap we set. Right thru the wire. That way you only need one T bar per trap set. We use all spring loaded door traps anyways, no gravity door traps except for a few PVC traps that we rarely use.

Re: Spray proof skunk help [Re: SpellNC9] #8472244
09/18/25 11:18 PM
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SpellNC9 Offline OP
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Thanks guys

Re: Spray proof skunk help [Re: SpellNC9] #8473079
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These tubes have an anchor system that you could make. Pop riveted to the bottom of the tube [Linked Image]
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