Originally Posted by
Bocajnala
I've had lots of skunks in the box trap before. Didn't watch this video, but move slow, keep them calm, don't surprise them, no problem. The last couple I haven't even used a blanket
-Jake
This. I've had to have had over a hundred of them in live traps over the years, never had one spray in the box. I've had a few spray once they were out if I tried to live release them - which was only a reminder that it's a far better idea to just shoot them in the cage. I always transport away from my coon sets to shoot or release any non-target animal.
Now, that's not to say I've never been "skunked". Luckily I haven't in several years, but it happened far more times than I'd like to admit. Dawn dishwashing soap is the trick, and lots of it. First shower makes it almost un-noticeable, but if someone gets real close, or if you got hot and sweaty, you'll pick it up a bit. Second shower the next day and a person won't even be able to smell it on you.