Skunk Down, Skunk Down! LoL

[bamashooter]

Hmmm. Having taught Hunter Safety for 28 years, firing into the brush because you "saw leaf movement," no matter if you "knew precisely where it was based on your expertise," and preferring to wound an animal and "let them run off into the pastures" really goes against everything we try to teach young hunters.

I'll just let it go at that. Anything else and I'll probably get dinged.

Appreciate your input. You teach them your way and I'll mold their little minds my way. Oh look, it's snowing. Hope you have a safe space. Run along now.

 

[kramden]

If you live out in the country sometimes you need to thin the herd no matter what animal you're talking about. As far as skunks go I don't know if I ever shot one that didn't spray. Toughest critters I've ever shot.....Racoons. They are tough!

 

[bamashooter]

If you live out in the country sometimes you need to thin the herd no matter what animal you're talking about. As far as skunks go I don't know if I ever shot one that didn't spray. Toughest critters I've ever shot.....Racoons. They are tough!

Have never shot a coon and doubt if I ever would short of running across a rabid or "evil" one. Enjoy hearing those coon dogs though off in the distance. Wish I didn't have to shoot any of them however as you said out here in rural USA it ain't all that simple at times. Have only shot 2 coyotes in 20+ years due to attacking calves otherwise they get a free pass (which doesn't sit well with some).

 

[Watchdog]

Hmmm. Having taught Hunter Safety for 28 years, firing into the brush because you "saw leaf movement," no matter if you "knew precisely where it was based on your expertise," and preferring to wound an animal and "let them run off into the pastures" really goes against everything we try to teach young hunters.

Chip, I wish I could hit the "Like" button more than once for your post.

It's well said, direct, and to the point.

 

[gwpercle]

Around here the skunks biggest enemy is the speeding automobile...at night !
My daughter hit a skunk one night, center of radiator grill , and that car smelled skunky for month's. She claimed on a hot rainy day it still smelled 3 years later when she traded it in.
Not much else bothers them except Great Horned Owls, dumb dogs and people .
Gary

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I think we've about covered skunk hunting.