Author Topic: Caught a skunk this morning .... (Read 4679 times)

Cat Whisperer · « **on:** August 06, 2010, 05:35:24 PM »

Caught a skunk this morning, have the traps set for another we saw tonight.

Walked up to the trap with a blanket stretched out wide, draped it over the cage and carried it to the back yard. Called animal control. They wouldn't come because it was not a domesitcated animal.

OK. Fish and game folks didn't want it transported. That's fair, spreading of disease.

Trap set for a different one, may likely get it in the morning.

THEN I can get back to cannons and mortars!

It is a life changing experience carrying an armed atomic bomb 100' to a safe area.

GGaskill · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2010, 05:38:30 PM »

Those government agencies are real useful, aren't they.

What are you using as bait?

KABAR2 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2010, 07:21:55 PM »

Bait....... black cat with white strip painted down back...........

GGaskill · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2010, 08:10:34 PM »

Roadways seem to be attracting them around here. Seen several roadkills recently.

BoomLover · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2010, 09:16:26 PM »

They are a high-profile item as roadkill around here, also! Wouldn't want to mess around using them as projectiles, though...put the emphasis on "Cleaning" when you clean the barrel! Seriously, seems to be more of them this year than last, for sure! BoomLover

Victor3 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2010, 11:31:42 PM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on August 06, 2010, 05:35:24 PM

Trap set for a different one, may likely get it in the morning.

What fer, seeing as how nobody wants to make it go away?

There is another option, ya know...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDGleOFVIjY

dan610324 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2010, 11:36:47 PM »

if they are a problem , why not just shoot it ??

Victor3 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2010, 12:53:53 AM »

Dan,

Skunks reserve the right to employ "The Samson Option" when faced with destruction...

dan610324 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2010, 01:19:15 AM »

samson option?? meaning what ??

little seacoast · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2010, 02:50:08 AM »

Dan, In case you do not have a similar mammal, they have the capability to clear an entire area of anything pocessing a nose for long periods. When slain they frequently give it their all and that is alot indeed. Far better to take them alive and unharmed if you can, although letting one go can be tricky also- they have limited gratitude.

Zulu · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2010, 03:57:43 AM »

How did you get it out of the trap?
Zulu

Oh yeah, forgot this.

JeffG · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2010, 04:33:02 AM »

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Skunks reserve the right to employ "The Samson Option" when faced with destruction...

Ya I know, one of them "SAMSONED" all over my dog about a week back.... By the way, Dawn dishwashing liqid isn't too bad is washing and diminishing the smell.

Put the trap and all into a rain barrel.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2010, 04:58:48 AM »

Not agressive, but might have a memory.

55 gallon drum is full of water and near the trap now. Tune in tomorrow.

Will Tim catch another nuclear capable rodent?

Will you be able to smell it through dial-up or highspeed internet?

to be continued.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2010, 05:05:24 AM »

I never knew Long Island had Skunks........ a friends dog tangled with one and paid the price..........
Tomato Juice does not cut the smell........

C.W. at least with a skunk under the shed you won't have a worse critter inhabit the area......
Like say a badger.... I guessing you get those out there.....

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2010, 05:08:58 AM »

Quote from: Victor3 on August 06, 2010, 11:31:42 PM

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on August 06, 2010, 05:35:24 PM

Trap set for a different one, may likely get it in the morning.

What fer, seeing as how nobody wants to make it go away?

There is another option, ya know...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDGleOFVIjY

I would love to. BUt there are too many of them and having 4 cats local zoning prevents me from owning any other pets.

Zulu · « **Reply #15 on:** August 07, 2010, 12:06:44 PM »

You'll probably catch one of your cats.

Zulu

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2010, 02:19:52 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on August 07, 2010, 12:06:44 PM

You'll probably catch one of your cats.
Zulu

Not a chance. THEY ALL learned from prior experience.

It only takes once.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2010, 02:22:13 PM »

Quote from: KABAR2 on August 06, 2010, 07:21:55 PM

Bait....... black cat with white strip painted down back...........

I have one cat that went right up nose to nose to the skunk - "Chirp" makes friends with EVERYONE.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2010, 04:58:52 PM »

This was yesterday.

Tune in tomorrow, the trap is set.

I need to do something SAFE, like SHOOT CANNONS!

(another way of saying "don't try this at home")

Zulu · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2010, 05:15:19 PM »

We will find out tomorrow. Stay tuned. $:-\$
Zulu

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #20 on:** August 08, 2010, 01:27:13 AM »

Empty trap.

I'll stick to cannons and mortars.

JeffG · « **Reply #21 on:** August 08, 2010, 06:43:01 AM »

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I'll stick to cannons and mortars.

More fun anyway!!

Cannoneer · « **Reply #22 on:** August 08, 2010, 06:56:10 AM »

Cat,
I wonder if it's possible to cultivate an appreciation of an unpleasant scent? After all, most people would probably turn and run from the glorious scent of burnt BP hanging in the morning air.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #23 on:** August 09, 2010, 01:17:54 AM »

Quote from: Boom J on August 08, 2010, 06:56:10 AM

Cat,
I wonder if it's possible to cultivate an appreciation of an unpleasant scent? After all, most people would probably turn and run from the glorious scent of burnt BP hanging in the morning air.

It might be. But I don't see quite where the adrenalyn rush would come from. I've met folks that skinned them for a living - but they lived in more open spaces than most of us. Caught a 'possum this morning. Not quite the thrill of something of nuclear capability. (Actually, I would greatly enjoy a pet skunk - it would fit in quite well to my manner of living - and playing with other folks' minds.) As a pet, we could get the little critter all the shots. (When rabies last went through the area some dozen years ago, one of the 4 cases found in town was a skunk at the end of MY alley.)

RocklockI · « **Reply #24 on:** August 09, 2010, 03:49:43 PM »

I think you should find a young one to domesticated ...sort of .

Get them descentted and I hear they make decent pets .

Proly like a ferret .... and there must be something rewarding about them ....but I am not sure what beyond companionship ....

Companionship is a very good thing . A skunk ,well behaved would be cool !

Gary

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #25 on:** August 09, 2010, 04:18:02 PM »

It's just like with cannons - having a skunk, that is. To have something cool, out of the mainstream - something DIFFERENT.

Cannoneer · « **Reply #26 on:** August 09, 2010, 08:32:07 PM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on August 09, 2010, 01:17:54 AM

Quote from: Boom J on August 08, 2010, 06:56:10 AM
Cat,
I wonder if it's possible to cultivate an appreciation of an unpleasant scent? After all, most people would probably turn and run from the glorious scent of burnt BP hanging in the morning air.

It might be. But I don't see quite where the adrenalyn rush would come from.

Tim, you must be one cool Cat

, because if I ever found myself in an up close and personal situation with a wild skunk I think my adrenal glands would be pumping double-time.

Terry C. · « **Reply #27 on:** August 10, 2010, 10:43:50 AM »

Skunks actually make excellent pets.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #28 on:** August 10, 2010, 12:05:56 PM »

Quote from: Terry C. on August 10, 2010, 10:43:50 AM

Skunks actually make excellent pets.

Ya know, this experience has taught me that the next pair of cats we get will be black and white striped. At least one anyway. We have 4 cats. If I were to have 5, I would, by definition of the local zoning ordinance have a "kennel", which is NOT allowed where I live. Since I'm the chairman of the town Board of Zoning Appeals I'm deeply involved in the results of enforcement of such rules. So, not at THIS time.

Zulu · « **Reply #29 on:** August 10, 2010, 01:10:53 PM »

You could make it a "house skunk" and no one would know.

Zulu