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