Good luck out there…

George says "Good job, Les!".

I will wait to target them until after they den up. I would think the leather would look like tar paper right now. Maybe that doesn't matter in this market.

Been catching and putting them up all summer and still getting decent price for them.

They prime quicker than other animals.
Groovy, tell George to keep setting more traps.

I’m optimistic,I’m going to work installing a new storm door for a sweet little old lady and I will probably smell like skunk,lol.

Skunks prime up early. Leather will be just fine.

I trapped 82 or more and the only ones with blue leather were 3 or 4 juveniles caught in September. I started 3rd week of September last year-everything else had clear leather

I’m making gas…

Had a skunk trapped in my garbage can by the side doorsteps yesterday.
Almost got sprayed,I tossed a small box in the garb can and heard a shuffeling noise,when I peeked in the skunk had his tail straight up bud could not see anything to aim at.
I let him settle down a bit then,Like a few other times I gently tipped the garb can away from me to let him out.When he got out he made a U turn and ran directly toward me with his tail up.I ran like heck away from him and he chased me into the back yard where he went between the shed and the canoe and allowed me to escape.
A good reminder to move the garbage can away from the steps.
If he hangs around the bait shed I will take him out when he primes up some in November.

What does your lady friend think of the new trapline

Well, she wants whatever I want… ?

Moving right along

Skunk hides are lookin good Les.
What are you figgerin for the hides this year-50 usd avg?

$30 average probably,at FHA

Looking good, Mr Les.
Are you bodygripping them all?

Yep,7 out of 8 were head/neck single strikes, one was a suitcase, all with homemade 120s where I added a spring to a 110.

Les, what sort of trigger setup are you using?
The kids and I have been experimenting with circle triggers on Bridger 120's, and really liking the results.

I put the trigger on the bottom in a v or half circle shape….trigger out facing the incoming skunk…if you want a suitcase catch put the trigger in…

Today was slower but I got a few more sets out.