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Any tried and true ways to get rid of a skunk poking around inside my fenced back yard?
Posted on 11/6/26 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 11/6/26 at 7:16 pm
I've put mesh wire and bricks in the low spots and the bastard just keeps finding another place to dig a little and squeeze under. Hard to get a clean backstop to shoot it because I have neighbors, so very limited shooting lanes, plus it's always middle of the night when it shows up.
No food sources outside, and I put down insecticide/grub killer a month ago, so shouldn't be much underground food source left either. Slab house with nothing it could live under and no burrowing anywhere in the yard, so it is definitely just roaming, not living there.
I am baffled as to why this skunk is just determined to get inside my back yard.
No food sources outside, and I put down insecticide/grub killer a month ago, so shouldn't be much underground food source left either. Slab house with nothing it could live under and no burrowing anywhere in the yard, so it is definitely just roaming, not living there.
I am baffled as to why this skunk is just determined to get inside my back yard.
Posted on 11/6/26 at 8:27 pm to tiggerfan02 2021
Shoot it. Skunks are big time rabies vectors.
Posted on 11/6/26 at 9:09 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Shoot it. Skunks are big time rabies vectors.
I know that, and they're destructive to my yard, and shitting on my back porch.
Did you not see where I pointed out that I have very limited shooting lanes.
I am not going to just blast away in the dark without being absolutely certain there is no danger of a stray hitting any of my neighbors' property.
I killed one a little over a year ago, but I managed to corner it inside the fence where I didn't have to worry about a ricochet.
That is my preferred option, but I practice anal level gun safety, as should everyone.
I'm looking for other options if I can't get a safe shot.
Posted on 11/7/26 at 8:06 am to tiggerfan02 2021
Bait it into a good spot to shoot it. Use marshmallows, fix a stiff drink, and post up for a nice all day hunt. Make sure you shoot it in the head!
Theres no good way to trap the damned things unless you're OK with the horrid aftermath of such an act.
They usually roam around during the day but if that one is nocturnal, you can do it night. Great opportunity to explain to the wife why some thermal goodies are necessary, or just shine a dim light on said marshmallow bag.
Theres no good way to trap the damned things unless you're OK with the horrid aftermath of such an act.
They usually roam around during the day but if that one is nocturnal, you can do it night. Great opportunity to explain to the wife why some thermal goodies are necessary, or just shine a dim light on said marshmallow bag.
This post was edited on 11/7/26 at 8:07 am
Posted on 11/7/26 at 11:27 am to tiggerfan02 2021
A .22 and maybe an infrared scope as needed.
This post was edited on 11/7/26 at 11:31 am
Posted on 11/8/26 at 5:56 pm to tiggerfan02 2021
Get a large live animal trap. Place a contractors plastic garbage bag over the rear of trap. Set 2/3 of trap inside the bag leaving the front of trap uncovered. Bait with cat food. The bag will keep coons and other critters from reaching through the side or rear of the trap and taking the food.
After catching slip up on trap, and dispatch with a 22 pellet rifle or 22LR. You're shooting into the ground, so neighbors are safe. The odor will be terrible and get into your clothes. Strip and throw in washing machine ASAP. I've caught skunks, coons, and possums this way.
After catching slip up on trap, and dispatch with a 22 pellet rifle or 22LR. You're shooting into the ground, so neighbors are safe. The odor will be terrible and get into your clothes. Strip and throw in washing machine ASAP. I've caught skunks, coons, and possums this way.
This post was edited on 11/8/26 at 5:59 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:09 am to tiggerfan02 2021
I have a special narrow tube shaped trap that supposedly prevents them from lifting their tail and spraying. I have them as well in a neighborhood and they drive me crazy because I have dogs.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 1:16 pm to tiggerfan02 2021
We had one under our back deck. Floodlights aimed under there overnight for 3 or 4 days got him to leave.
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