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I TOO HATE SKUNKS.
Many years ago I had a '53 Ford with a 312 'Y' block. When that mod was done, you dropped the drag link 3-4 inches to clear the pan (which was modified as well). I digress. I had just left my GF off at college and was on my way to my school through the wilderness of Western NY State. I broke over the top of a hill and came across two 'getting it on' in the middle of my lane. Instant death. Unfortunately, the jilted one was about 100 feet further down the road - got that one too. OMG - another 50 or so miles - stench!!! I took the car over to the school maintenance shop and was able to borrow their big jack to raise the front of the car about 5-6 feet, then spent a couple hours steam cleaning, first of all, a big chunk of smelly carcass wrapped around that drag link, then the entire underside of the car. 90% gone - that is except for damp warm days when a slight odor reappeared as a reminder.

I have another story, but will save it for another day

Did I say I too dislike skunks?

Originally Posted by 34_40

We had a couple in the yard and the dogs would always chase'em and "get it"... We called the local animal control to see what we could do about them. Since the dogs were tangling with them they allowed us to trap'em, even loaned us a cage.

So the first couple of nights I caught every neighborhood cat.. Then the wife said I should re-try on a Sunday night. And sure enough, Monday morning I had a skunk in a cage. Well, I had never considered what to do with the critter if I had caught it! After a few minutes thinking, I grabbed a trash barrel and filled it with water. Then I was thinking how do I get that into the barrel while it's spraying everything? So I grabbed a roll of plastic and covered myself and as I was walking up to the cage I was getting sprayed and it was horrible!! I was gaspin' and gaggin' but I got it done.


Never had another issue with them after that.

this is where pics would be PRICELESS!!!!!

Originally Posted by 34_40

We had a couple in the yard and the dogs would always chase'em and "get it"... We called the local animal control to see what we could do about them. Since the dogs were tangling with them they allowed us to trap'em, even loaned us a cage.

So the first couple of nights I caught every neighborhood cat.. Then the wife said I should re-try on a Sunday night. And sure enough, Monday morning I had a skunk in a cage. Well, I had never considered what to do with the critter if I had caught it! After a few minutes thinking, I grabbed a trash barrel and filled it with water. Then I was thinking how do I get that into the barrel while it's spraying everything? So I grabbed a roll of plastic and covered myself and as I was walking up to the cage I was getting sprayed and it was horrible!! I was gaspin' and gaggin' but I got it done.

Never had another issue with them after that.

Originally Posted by randyr

this is where pics would be PRICELESS!!!!!

Yeah, as I recall the state info on suggested methods for euthanizing a skunk didn't include that one!!

Roger----I suggest doing the "Biden"---double barrel 12 gauge------

Originally Posted by rspears

A couple of years back I found that I had one in the live trap, which is an interesting situation. I did a bit of quick research and found that here in Kansas we have three varieties around, they are "protected" as opposed to "endangered", but that they are also the number one carrier of rabies in the wild. The state advises that if a skunk is trapped it is not to be released, but is to be killed "in a humane manner".

Yeah! Like the skunks are "humane" with us! LOL!

Skunks are the worst! Although Skunk oil does wonders with loud non compliant drunk neighbors!

Good Note Pepi, HE! HE! HE!
Kurt

Originally Posted by rspears

Yeah, as I recall the state info on suggested methods for euthanizing a skunk didn't include that one!!

HMmm.. you don't think asking a skunk to swim is humane??? I figured he smelled bad and needed a bath!

Originally Posted by 34_40

We had a couple in the yard and the dogs would always chase'em and "get it"... We called the local animal control to see what we could do about them. Since the dogs were tangling with them they allowed us to trap'em, even loaned us a cage.

So the first couple of nights I caught every neighborhood cat.. Then the wife said I should re-try on a Sunday night. And sure enough, Monday morning I had a skunk in a cage. Well, I had never considered what to do with the critter if I had caught it! After a few minutes thinking, I grabbed a trash barrel and filled it with water. Then I was thinking how do I get that into the barrel while it's spraying everything? So I grabbed a roll of plastic and covered myself and as I was walking up to the cage I was getting sprayed and it was horrible!! I was gaspin' and gaggin' but I got it done.

Never had another issue with them after that.

Originally Posted by 34_40

HMmm.. you don't think asking a skunk to swim is humane??? I figured he smelled bad and needed a bath!

I was thinking more of wrapping oneself in plastic?? That, with the skunk oil running down the plastic, is one of those Kodak moments (for those who remember Kodak...) that should have been caught!!

Originally Posted by rspears

I was thinking more of wrapping oneself in plastic?? That, with the skunk oil running down the plastic, is one of those Kodak moments (for those who remember Kodak...) that should have been caught!!

Honestly the tears and the coughing / choking would've prevented any thoughts of getting a picture!!

Originally Posted by 34_40

Honestly the tears and the coughing / choking would've prevented any thoughts of getting a picture!!

And that was just your wife laughing at you!!

Originally Posted by rspears

And that was just your wife laughing at you!!

Almost like you were there....

spooky...