Coni size for skunks.

[Trapper-Jack]

Next year I would like to target some of the skunks around here with conibears.  Most all of my trapping has been with footholds.  What would some of you experienced skunk trappers suggest for size of trap that would dispatch a skunk without losing the essance?  I'm thinking maybe a 120 or a 155.  Any input?

[RdFx]

I use the 160 with good results, sometimes you get a skunk that leaks abit...lol... it relaxes and you get some  smell but not like as if it sprayed.  My trigger is on top and  in a t shape.

[Trapper-Jack]

Thanks RdFx
Like I said, I have next to no experienc with conibears and we seem to be getting a lot of skunks.  I want to save the essance as it seems to be worth more than the hides.

[fishdaddy]

i dont have any experience with skunks in coni traps but ive caught a few coon in the 5x5s and they didnt move much.

[RdFx]

I have caught skunks in 110s also BUT most have been alive.  Now i have used 120s in an experiment  in mink size boxes for coon and they are dead on arrival but you dont get alot of  committments  with small size opening, skunks or coon.  Use the 160s.  Like with rat trapping in runs , use 160s, just use one spring , keep other one with saftey on..... for rats..

[watershedman25]

I'm no expert but have caught several this yr. in 220 coon buckets, trigger on bottom in the shape of an "M". Most of the time very little smell, but sometimes...................................................................

[Trapper-Jack]

Thanks for your input guys.  I'm going to get some more traps when I sell this years hides and your comments will help me with my decision.

[cotton jonas]

caught a good many skunks in the cmt 5x5's kills em stone cold dead, used them in trail sets and conni boxes.

[Bogmaster]

 My experience with skunks is somewhat limited(and I like that point).
 I have caged several,and by sweet talking them and moving slowly--they  haven,t sprayed.
 Most others I have gotten in my water sets--nothing beats a nosey skunk at the bottom of a slidewire.
  I have had them in 110s and 220s,but I think the mid sized 160s would be better--have had them live in 220s.
 Tony,I think you got something there with the 155s--more neck catches and less --hitting them further on the back.
  You guys feel free to experiment-- I will try to stay with the sweet smelling water rodents.
 Tom