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Offline Carp Commander

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Skunks
« on: October 23, 2012, 07:59:00 PM »
I am preparing to target a specific area where there are a lot of big coons. Problem is that the same piece of ground is full of skunks. I limited the types of baits and that seems to help but I still keep catching skunks. Do any of you wise old timers have any suggestions on how to handle the skunk or better yet keep them out of my live traps.
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2012, 01:36:04 PM »
I would keep trapping skunks. They are a lot easier to skin and flesh. Not sure how much money they are worth (once trapping season starts), but may be worth your while to thin them out before targeting the coons.
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2012, 12:43:29 PM »
Depends on your fur buyer.  Skunks can be profitable in other states.  That I do know.
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2012, 05:37:36 PM »
 skunks made more money then the bandits last year.
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2012, 05:40:24 PM »
Can you eat Skunks?  Just asking  :dunno:
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2012, 05:46:07 PM »
Quote from: Austrian Hunter on October 26, 2012, 05:40:24 PM
Can you eat Skunks?  Just asking  :dunno:


Sure, you CAN.   :puke:
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2012, 05:47:29 PM »
Quote from: bobcat on October 26, 2012, 05:46:07 PM
Quote from: Austrian Hunter on October 26, 2012, 05:40:24 PM
Can you eat Skunks?  Just asking  :dunno:


Sure, you CAN.   :puke:

Is it that bad?  Well I guess I have to get one and try  :chuckle:  I was serious, has anyone tried them? 
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2012, 08:18:42 PM »
Quote from: Austrian Hunter on October 26, 2012, 05:47:29 PM
Quote from: bobcat on October 26, 2012, 05:46:07 PM
Quote from: Austrian Hunter on October 26, 2012, 05:40:24 PM
Can you eat Skunks?  Just asking  :dunno:


Sure, you CAN.   :puke:

Is it that bad?  Well I guess I have to get one and try  :chuckle:  I was serious, has anyone tried them?

Front quarters are pretty good, hind quarters are a bit strong. :chuckle: :sas:
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2012, 04:44:00 PM »
Get your trap off the ground and you can stop worrying about skunks and will still catch all the coons that come by.  Otherwise make sure you cover your trap, tarp, box, whatever, then you can dispatch the skunks with no issues.
« Last Edit: October 31, 2012, 05:17:21 PM by Machias »
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2012, 05:29:38 PM »
learn how to extract the skunk essence. another market, also lure ingredients.
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2012, 05:44:04 PM »
Skunk is great for trapping cats. Just a little bit in your lure and it is like catnip.
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2012, 01:04:30 PM »
Thanks to everyone for their guidance! Happy trapping
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2012, 03:56:21 AM »
one set i know works for coyote is bury the body (after removing the glands) set up your trap over the the thing.  Just not the same with cage traps. lol :dunno:
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Re: Skunks
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2012, 04:00:07 AM »
Quote from: bobcat on October 26, 2012, 05:46:07 PM
Quote from: Austrian Hunter on October 26, 2012, 05:40:24 PM
Can you eat Skunks?  Just asking  :dunno:


Sure, you CAN.   :puke:

Yeah you can eat them.  Doubt you will be getting any sugar from the little woman for a while though. :yike:
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