The positive set, no bait, is the preferred method when possible. But, when a baited trap is being used, a variety of sweet and buggy baits is best. Here's a video on baits. Ryan started out talking about raccoon baits but riffed into skunk baits. Go to about 5 minutes in if you don't want to sit through it all. ua-cam.com/video/0wjV-o6Q4jo/v-deo.html Sweet paste baits work well. Freeze dried meal worms will get them to commit to a trap. There are also grub pastes on the market that work. Take a look at this page for example. www.jamesonsultrablend.com/adcbaits.html
Very informative!!! Hate catching skunks lol edit: love all the information for using around my parts.
What do you like to use for baiting skunks ?
The positive set, no bait, is the preferred method when possible.
But, when a baited trap is being used, a variety of sweet and buggy baits is best.
Here's a video on baits. Ryan started out talking about raccoon baits but riffed into skunk baits. Go to about 5 minutes in if you don't want to sit through it all.
ua-cam.com/video/0wjV-o6Q4jo/v-deo.html
Sweet paste baits work well. Freeze dried meal worms will get them to commit to a trap.
There are also grub pastes on the market that work. Take a look at this page for example.
www.jamesonsultrablend.com/adcbaits.html