Things You Should Know
We Have Approved Relocation Release Sites
Risks Of Trying To Release A Skunk
Catching a skunk is one thing, actually that's the easy part but transporting the skunk to a release site is another.
- What happens if it sprayed the first time you picked it up from where you originally had the trap placed.
- If it did spray, will you even be able to drive to take it to the relocation area.
- What happens if it spays again?
- What if you get sprayed in the eyes?
- Do you have protective eyewear?
- What if you fall and injure yourself after getting sprayed and you need medical help?
- You CAN NOT leave it in the trap to die. That is considered animal cruelty and punishable by law
- Hopefully you have some type of cover over the trap to calm the skunk down, if not this probably isn't going to be a good day for you.
- Getting them from the vehicle to the release site can be challenging enough. Now you have to get the trap door open and hope they don't run out and spray you right in the face as they come out of the trap.
Our release sites have food sources, water sources, and places for shelter. These are the 3 main things that all animals including humans need to survive,
How To Properly Release A Skunk From A Trap
Step 1: If you do not have the trap covered, try to use the trap door to protect you from getting sprayed directly.
Step 2: You want to slowly grab the handle with one hand.
Step 3: Once you have a firm grip on the handle, you want to try to support the trap while grabbng the top of the front of the trap making sure to keep your hands away from any areas that allow you to get bitten.
Step 4: Carefully walk to your designated area making sure to keep the trap door directly in front of you. If you turn them sideways, they have a wide open area to spray you as many times as they want to.
Step 5: When you get to the place you want to release them, carefully set them down. Now you want to slowly straddle the trap so you can open up the door and release the skunk. Stay still and allow them time to leave on their own.
Hope this information helps. Good Luck!!!