Chapter 2: Skunks
It’s always an intimidating feeling when you come with in close range of a skunk. I know if it came down to it I could probably beat one up, they’re not that big or fast. I’d just have to deal with the smell. The other morning I was with another worker down at our maintenance shop when I saw one milling around where we needed to be. I stayed calm, backed up, and let the skunk go about his business. I wanted it to leave quicker than it was so I decided to do intervene. I did the same thing that you’re supposed to do if you come across a bee hive, throw rocks at it until it until you feel like you have the upper hand. The rock idea didn’t go over so well with the skunk. After a few throws it lifted its tail and let us know who was in charge of the situation. I’m no dummy, so I backed up an extra 10 or 15 yards and let the skunk have its way. He never sprayed us, but just to feel like I had the last laugh, I called my boss and told him to come and gun it down with his .22. As of July 29, 2008 there is a standing kill order out for all skunks that enter Falcon Ridge borders. Take that skunks!
2 comments:
I watched an episode of Man vs. Wild a few nights ago. I watched Bear catch and BBQ a skunk. He says it tastes like "you rubbed your steak in dog feces". So I wouldn't do that if I were you. Have fun with the 22. Do you have any tomato juice handy? (is that a myth?) ps.... we have a webcam, let's try to chat sometime..
I hope that skunk sprays you just to show you who's boss! I bet kaytie would have a hay day trying to get that smell off of you!
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