Post by: rasbo on January 10, 2010, 11:25:50 AM
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Post by: Shootmoore on January 10, 2010, 11:31:36 AM
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Post by: Machias on January 10, 2010, 11:35:33 AM
Post by: rasbo on January 10, 2010, 11:38:57 AM
Very cool looking pelt, you going to tan it? Smell will not only NOT hurt your set but can bring curious critters in for a look see.thanks fred.ya im thinking I should,would look cool on a possibles bag..kinda wondering about the skinning process..was gagging up a storm after I put a short in its brain
Post by: billythekidrock on January 10, 2010, 11:55:02 AM
Very cool looking pelt, you going to tan it? Smell will not only NOT hurt your set but can bring curious critters in for a look see.thanks fred.ya im thinking I should,would look cool on a possibles bag..kinda wondering about the skinning process..was gagging up a storm after I put a short in its brain
Next time try a double lunger. Sometimes they won't spray with a lung shot. Worth a try.
Post by: Machias on January 10, 2010, 12:05:21 PM
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Post by: rasbo on January 10, 2010, 12:22:01 PM
Do you meant "Civit" cat?same thing
The spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius, Fig. 2), also known as the civet cat, ranges in length from 14 to 18 inches, including its tail. Its fur is a black or grayish black, with white stripes on its shoulders and sides, and white spots on its forehead, cheeks, and rump.
The spotted skunk occurs throughout west and southeast Washington. The spotted skunk and striped skunk use similar types of habitat, although the spotted skunk is more likely to be seen in and around forests and woodlands, and is not as tolerant of human activity as the striped skunk
Post by: billythekidrock on January 10, 2010, 01:00:05 PM
Do you meant "Civit" cat?same thing
The spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius, Fig. 2), also known as the civet cat, ranges in length from 14 to 18 inches, including its tail. Its fur is a black or grayish black, with white stripes on its shoulders and sides, and white spots on its forehead, cheeks, and rump.
The spotted skunk occurs throughout west and southeast Washington. The spotted skunk and striped skunk use similar types of habitat, although the spotted skunk is more likely to be seen in and around forests and woodlands, and is not as tolerant of human activity as the striped skunk
Yes, the civit and spotted are one and the same.. The above mentioned "Civic cat / skunk" is another critter. Typically then can be found at the City Hall or Council meetings.
Post by: billythekidrock on January 10, 2010, 01:01:10 PM
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Post by: rasbo on January 10, 2010, 02:08:44 PM
BTW.....nice jacket!lmaool I gotta learn that stuff
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Post by: rasbo on January 10, 2010, 03:28:18 PM
man thats pretty cool, ive always wanted to get a skunk and i didnt know there was spotted ones up there. looks like im in the market for a trapI see their tracks up there a lot..didnt know what I was looking at though..
Post by: shoot-em-dead on January 10, 2010, 03:32:54 PM
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Post by: Axle on January 13, 2010, 04:53:40 PM
If you have no sense of smell, you would do well to trap them.
In spite of their smaller size, their hides have historically been worth more than their cousins but the smell will be hard to get around for that small amount of money. The fur is rather nice though.
Post by: rasbo on January 13, 2010, 05:02:27 PM
The civet cat is also known as a mountain skunk. If you have never dealt with one, I can tell you it is far worse than the smell of a normal skunk. It is also said that skunks are members of the cat family.thats what I got a spotted skunk
If you have no sense of smell, you would do well to trap them.
In spite of their smaller size, their hides have historically been worth more than their cousins but the smell will be hard to get around for that small amount of money. The fur is rather nice though.
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Post by: rasbo on January 20, 2010, 08:29:44 AM
I don't know if its true but when I used to trap mtn. beaver and the civit cats where in the trap my boss claimed if you pin their tail down they can't spray.that sounds like putting salt on a birds tail to catch it.I bet hes right though...
Post by: Machias on January 20, 2010, 08:36:06 AM
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Post by: Axle on January 20, 2010, 08:45:54 AM
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I don't know if its true but when I used to trap mtn. beaver and the civit cats where in the trap my boss claimed if you pin their tail down they can't spray.
The correct method is to get the hind legs off the ground. With the hind legs off the ground, then they can't spray. As long as they have the legs on the ground, they can activate the muscles they use to spray. I've done it many times and I know it works.
Post by: Machias on January 20, 2010, 08:53:45 AM
The differance being we used foot traps not a cage so it would be easier to hold the tail down with them in the foot trap.
QuoteI don't know if its true but when I used to trap mtn. beaver and the civit cats where in the trap my boss claimed if you pin their tail down they can't spray.
The correct method is to get the hind legs off the ground. With the hind legs off the ground, then they can't spray. As long as they have the legs on the ground, they can activate the muscles they use to spray. I've done it many times and I know it works.
I pay money to see either one of you guys do that.....upwind of course. :chuckle:
Post by: Rudy on January 20, 2010, 03:54:25 PM
Post by: Axle on January 20, 2010, 04:10:04 PM
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I pay money to see either one of you guys do that.....upwind of course.
The failures are painful!
If you don't want to risk grabbing the tail but the skunk is turning over on its back while in the trap (leghold), just shoot it when it gets on its back. They have a hard time getting upright anyway so once you shoot them, they will stay upside down and you will see their legs do a 'pressing' action in the air.
I know a guy who would use a hollow pole with a loop. It is simple, just loop the tail and then tighten and lift in one motion.
Where I trapped in SW Oregon, I had to get rid of most of the skunks first, then I could trap the foxes. I had lots of practice on skunks! A simple chicken egg is one of the best baits.
Post by: rasbo on January 20, 2010, 04:25:49 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on January 20, 2010, 08:32:26 PM
all good info,michelle just got done skinning the skunk,I think she could snort the stff without it bothering her... :chuckle:
You and BLKBEARKLR and just to sensitive. You 2 stood 15' away the entire time and I didn't even bust a sack. :dunno:
BLKBEARKLR had his camera in hand the whole time waiting for me to gag. Not gonna happen. Good try though you guys. :chuckle:
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on January 20, 2010, 10:11:53 PM
Post by: Ray on January 20, 2010, 10:14:38 PM
well spotted skunk in the trap,no tarp :yike: So it was a sneaky stalk for the kill.now is the skunk smell gonna harm that trap?You damn right Im long arming
Looks like he's got you by the feet.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on January 22, 2010, 04:30:16 PM
Post by: SilkWWU on January 22, 2010, 04:45:17 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on January 22, 2010, 09:00:30 PM
Another way to try and kill a skunk without releasing the *censored* storm is to get a bat, sneak up behind it while it's in the trap and hit it hard and fast and break it's back, it will keep it from releasing the spray.
You ever try doing that while it is in a cage trap? If so I'd like you to come with me when I catch once and show me how to bypass all the wire. :chuckle:
Post by: Axle on January 24, 2010, 01:26:19 PM
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Another way to try and kill a skunk without releasing the *censored* storm is to get a bat, sneak up behind it while it's in the trap and hit it hard and fast and break it's back, it will keep it from releasing the spray.
This brings me back to a time when I was archery hunting for deer in SW OR. I came upon a skunk and it was (as usual) tending its business of finding food (even though it was fat). I picked up a rather large rock and threw it on top of the skunk. The rock was big enough to bounce the skunk onto its back. The rock crushed the skunk and killed it and because it was on its back, it could not spray. It was fun considering the fact that I don't like skunks all that much.
Another thing I learned to do with them is - once I shot one in a trap, I would reach out and grab the tail and lift it off the ground. The shot from the 22 would cause the skunk to give out an initial blast from hell, then there would be a pause and this is the time I would grab its tail and lift. After that, I never had anymore smell from the hell hole blasting out.
A person learns to hate these critters after about a hundred of them. I always did want one as a pet though.