Skunk Problem

[HAV2FISH]

We have two skunks that keep coming into our back yard that i want to get rid of before they find our dog. Im thinking of using a live trap to catch them. I have read that with caution you can cover the trap with a tarp so not to spook the trapped skunk for moving. Im also thinking of disposing of them by submerging the trap with animal inside into water. Im told i can't relocate them in our state. The thing im not sure of is upon its death will it release its odder and if so will the water dilute it. I don't wish to stink up the neighborhood for days. Thanks

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Skunk Problem

How 'bout just sprinkling the Fox Urine stuff that you can get at the hardware around the yard and the skunks will find a new place to roam.

 

[roger56]

Re: Skunk Problem

I have caught Skunks in my back yard with a live trap. Just Drape a blanket over the entire trap before moving it. Do this in the middle of the the day. They are night animals and are very docile in the middle of the day. Then move to a new location and release. You can call a humane specialist and they will relocate animal for a fee.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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Trap them as said above. Put a hose from a car or truck directed under the tarp to the cage. It will put it to sleep (pemanently). Plant it or do like my old neighbor...toss out in the road...SS

 

[Tim Frank]

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Trap them as said above. Put a hose from a car or truck directed under the tarp to the cage. It will put it to sleep (pemanently). Plant it or do like my old neighbor...toss out in the road...SS

Wow. :facepalm:
You just can't make some of this stuff up.

 

[roscoe]

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Trap them as said above. Put a hose from a car or truck directed under the tarp to the cage. It will put it to sleep (pemanently). Plant it or do like my old neighbor...toss out in the road...SS

You tossed your old neighbor in the road

Could you come help me with mine? He keeps rolling into my ditch.

 

[tpenfield]

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Nobody wants to go to the hardware or big box store and get the fox urine stuff??? Maybe if they sold it at West Marine . . .

 

[lakelover]

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Nobody wants to go to the hardware or big box store and get the fox urine stuff??? Maybe if they sold it at West Marine . . .

I've read that's good stuff, but never used it myself. I was considering it for a woodchuck under my shed.

I've had skunk problems real bad some years, they come for the grubs in the lawn. Maybe apply grub killer? I know that won't help with your immediate problem. I know someone who has shot them with .22 shorts, quiet, humane and effective, but I've not tried that myself, I live in suburbs. Then if you have a spot, bury them.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Skunk Problem

We have two skunks that keep coming into our back yard that i want to get rid of before they find our dog. Im thinking of using a live trap to catch them. I have read that with caution you can cover the trap with a tarp so not to spook the trapped skunk for moving. Im also thinking of disposing of them by submerging the trap with animal inside into water. Im told i can't relocate them in our state. The thing im not sure of is upon its death will it release its odder and if so will the water dilute it. I don't wish to stink up the neighborhood for days. Thanks

Yes I caught 2 in 2 days this Summer...... you tube has some great videos on covering and releasing the skunks....... They really are harmless...... as you approach a trap if they start to stomp their feet, his and turn around...... BACK OFF

When they die they can still release they spray but not with the 20 foot accuracy but it will stink!

Relocating them is best................ drive to a secluded road a few miles or more away and release it. I can only see the trouble IF you get caught............

I am pro - life for the skunks. If you drown it or gas it....... it will be a smelly memory and you still need to dispose of it.

 

[GTS225]

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You tossed your old neighbor in the road

Could you come help me with mine? He keeps rolling into my ditch.

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That's some funny sh......tuff right there, I don't care who you are.

Roger

 

[partskenn]

Re: Skunk Problem

Trap them as said above. Put a hose from a car or truck directed under the tarp to the cage. It will put it to sleep (pemanently). Plant it or do like my old neighbor...toss out in the road...SS

How do you keep your neighbor from moving? Mine keeps crawling out from underneath the tarp.

 

[Moody Blue]

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I don't know about the tarp/blanket over the cage approach. Just caught one in a live trap on Wed. Was trying to get the racoons but managed to trap a skunk instead.

Using a hockey stick and an outstretched arm, I slowly placed a blanket over the cage. As soon as I dropped the blanket, it sprayed. I had read that a skunk won't spray when confined in a cage - wrong! After managing to get the stinking mess into the back of the pickup, I drove it to a regional forest area and released it. During the ride, I think it sprayed again because the blanket had two distinct wet streaks across it. What a stinking mess.

 

[ljsweeney]

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I've had skunk problems real bad some years, they come for the grubs in the lawn. Maybe apply grub killer?

^^^THIS.

I had skunk issues a few years ago. They came into the yard every night, digging for grubs. After trying to figure out the best way to deal with them, I just called out a lawn guy. The grubs died off within a day, and skunks moved on to greener (grubbier) pastures.

I didn't get sprayed or have to deal with a carcass, and the skunks got to live - truly a win-win situation.

 

[kenmyfam]

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Don't think I would risk the blanket thing with a skunk but I would be willing to try it with one of my neighbors !!!!!!

 

[GTS225]

Re: Skunk Problem

Guys.....the cover/blanket goes over the cage right after setting the cage/trap.
Bait and set the trap, cover sides and top with blanket, but folding some of the blanket from the ends back over the top. This will make it a bit difficult to determine whether the trap's been tripped, and what's in it, but caution and prudence will dictate viewing from a respectful distance from the end. After catching the "prey", approach from the side, and SLOWLY cover up the ends with the rest of the blanket. Leave it that way for 20 minutes or so.....the conditions allow the trapped to get comfortable. Prep your pickup for the trip while waiting. Then, quietly approach the trap, and s-l-o-w-l-y pick it up, allowing the blanket to drape down , and even drag on the ground. Gently carry and load it into the back of the truck, then drive to your chosen drop-off point.
Because the skunk can't see anything it isn't likely to spray. That's not saying it won't, but it does reduce the chances of it happening.
When you get to the drop off point, gently unload and set the trap down. Without exposing yourself to the skunk, uncover the ends again, get the trap opened up and walk away a bit. It might take 15-20 minutes, but the critter will come out on it's own. If it does choose to come out before you can get away from the trap, DON'T PANICK. Either freeze, and stay that way, or move very slowly. The idea is for the skunk to not see a threat in you. Fast movements, especially in the skunk's direction are a threat to it. If, by chance, you do get sprayed; $h!t happens, and you'll still live, knowing you tried your best to do the right thing. Let the skunk wander away, recover your trap, and be on your way.

Roger

 

[greenbush future]

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Had a friend who swore that he could capture/cover / and drown with no issues. Said he would speak in a very soft and soothing way, with moving slowly through the entire process. He had removed over a dozen of these critters for himself and his neighbors and never once was sprayed. I wouldn't ever try this for fear of being sprayed, but he swore it worked.
I agree on the grubs thing, that's why they are around, so you can either dump a bunch of chemicals on your lawn or capture and do what ever, but it is illegal to relo a wild animal here in MI. too.

 

[robert graham]

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It's sorta hard for me to drown/kill/murder an animal after he's in the trap....seems easier to shoot one when he's on the loose!....

 

[64osby]

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How 'bout just sprinkling the Fox Urine stuff that you can get at the hardware around the yard and the skunks will find a new place to roam.

++++1 on this it works

 

[lncoop]

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I had a skunk problem last winter on the Current River in Missouri. My buddy and I were on a multi-day float and the first night's camp was apparently home to a large surfeit of the little boogers. They did not like our being there. They banged around in camp then ran around chattering then commenced to brushing up against our tents. This went on all night, but we didn't realize they were skunks until my buddy got up to answer the call of nature and saw them. Usually when a critter brushes repeatedly against my tent I punch it and it scurries away. For some reason I didn't do it that night. Don't know why, but I'm sure glad. Would have been a long stinky trip.

 

[lakelover]

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How do you keep your neighbor from moving? Mine keeps crawling out from underneath the tarp.

Nobody wants to go to the hardware or big box store and get the fox urine stuff??? Maybe if they sold it at West Marine . . .

++++1 on this it works

I've thought about using this for skunks, and also woodchucks (groundhogs) under my shed.

I don't get why, when I research it and look at reviews that mention a variety of critters, people either love it or hate it. Hard to understand, you'd think it would work great. The Shake-Away brand seems most prevalent. If you look at a lot of reviews on Amazon, the average seems to be about 3 stars, but look at the way it's split, and 1-star and 5-star seem about equal.

Perplexing.