Advice on skunk sets

[lungslicer]

Does anyone have any advice for me on a basic skunk set? Any info on lure, trap size, trap type, etc. would be great. I have a bunch living under my place right now and I would like to get them before spring if possible. Thanks men.

[SpitnArgueDuckClub*]

I use conibear traps with good success. The 160 and 220 are legal and effective in my area, be sure to check your state laws though. I set them right in the entrance of the skunk hole, if cats or dogs are on site a peach crate with a large rock on top properly placed will keep any cat or dog from getting caught. Spit.

[leechmann]

Wondering, are the skunks active right now? If you have concerns about catching your dog or other critters, you could use a live trap. Just put some stinky food in there and live trap the stinker. Then once you catch him, you can throw a blanket over the whole trap and get rid of him. Works good, I have done it for a few people in this area whom have had problems with stinkers. Hope this helps, Merry Christmas.

[lungslicer]

Your probably right Leechman, they do not seem very active right now. I am just looking for ideas and I know that you men are the ones to ask for the facts. I did not have very much luck with live traps, the skunks seemed to have the edge slightly with them.

[leechmann]

I'm sure we could tell you how to catch them with a leg hold trap, but if the location is close to your house, it's going to be real stinky for a long time. There is no guaranteed to keep him from spraying, once you've caught him. Are you by the buildings? Do you have a dog, or neighbor pets to be concerned about? Any Kids in the area? Lots of things to think about.

[lungslicer]

No kids at all. Possibly a feral cat or a stray dog. I was wondering how long the spray would last if I got them during the winter. They are living under my little cabin and I can even smell them under their. I got one big female this summer in my live trap, but after that I could not get the rest of them.

[leechmann]

Ok, well they are inactive while the weather is cold. Your best chance at them would be in the spring, the first nice days, say 35-40 degrees. They will come out and be really hungry. This is when you should put your live trap out there with some food in it. If you have any smoked type of meat, like old venison jerky or something that has alot of stink to it. I'm sure you will catch those stinkers.