Hunt Kinzua - Hunting the ANF and Kinzua Region
Warren, PA
64.8°F
Wind: 5.6 mph
Daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Sunset 7:56 PM
Dam Outflow
12,700 CFS
Falling
Gage Height
11.90 FT
USGS 03012550

Striped Skunk

Furbearer | Season: CLOSED (2025-10-25 - 2026-02-22)
Striped Skunk

Field Reference: Striped Skunk

Appearance & Identification

Solid black fur with two bold white stripes running from the head to the tail.

Preferred Habitat

Open woods, farmyards, and overgrown edges near high insect/rodent activity.

Seasonal Behavior

Docile but bold; relies on a powerful musk spray as its primary defense.

Recommended Tactics

Regional Trapping Sets for Striped Skunk: Use enclosed "Fat Cat" style traps or small "Dirt-Hole" sets. Bait with sweet or fishy pastes near farm buildings or open wood edges. [Watch Skunk Trapping Tips here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0awnTqTxU9U)

Field Notes & Facts

A skunk’s musk is a sulfur-based compound that is so potent it can be smelled by humans up to a mile away. They are reluctant to spray, however, because it takes their body up to 10 days to replenish the supply.

Regional Trapping Sets for Striped Skunk

Dirt Hole Set View Technical Diagram