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01/13/2014 07:41 AM
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caught one this morning. our first one. i want to skin it and tan but afraid of getting sprayed. can they spray once dead? and if so how do you prevent it.
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Re: skunks
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01/13/2014 08:16 AM
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PSE, throw caution to the wind! You only live once! But, I'd make sure you have alternative sleeping arrangements for a while, just in case.
"Fishing is like a one night stand, unless you're fly fishing, then you've encountered the romance of your life"
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01/13/2014 08:34 AM
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looks like i may have to pass on this one. but i think it would be neat to have.
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Re: skunks
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01/13/2014 09:05 AM
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chevy how do i go about getting the glands out. im guessing i cant just cut the privates off.
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Re: skunks
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01/13/2014 09:48 AM
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i just watched a good video on youtube. i think i got this. confidence is everything in life right? only one way to find out.
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01/13/2014 11:49 AM
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nothing like being encouraged by a bunch of hillbillies like myself. i will be sure to post pictures. im going to give it a bathfirst and go from there.
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Re: skunks
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01/13/2014 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by psearchery: nothing like being encouraged by a bunch of hillbillies like myself. i will be sure to post pictures. im going to give it a bathfirst and go from there. This is a classic quote!!!!!! Heck, I've been called a LOT worse.
"Fishing is like a one night stand, unless you're fly fishing, then you've encountered the romance of your life"
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Re: skunks
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01/13/2014 12:47 PM
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i hope no offense was taken by saying hillbillie i am one and not afraid to admitt it. but guess i could have worded it better.
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Re: skunks
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01/13/2014 12:54 PM
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PSE, I am honored by the hillbillie comment if you included me.
"Fishing is like a one night stand, unless you're fly fishing, then you've encountered the romance of your life"
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Re: skunks
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01/13/2014 02:13 PM
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delaney all of us are included. we are all the same in my book.
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01/13/2014 02:19 PM
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to top it off i will be doing this tonight outside with a hologen light. this could be ugly.
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01/13/2014 03:01 PM
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in a trailer park lets not forget that part either. my neighbors thpught the deer in the front tree was bad. they havent seen anything yet.
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01/13/2014 05:12 PM
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if this one is a success i may record the next one.
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01/13/2014 07:01 PM
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01/13/2014 07:30 PM
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glands are out boys. no spraying occurred but nerves are shot
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01/13/2014 08:18 PM
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glands are out boys. no spraying occurred but nerves are shot
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01/13/2014 08:23 PM
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got er done. was pretty intense but not as intense as the pack of coyotes that was going nuts really close to the house. wow what a night.
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Re: skunks
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01/14/2014 03:44 AM
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I'm with Yaz, I went to sleep with dreams of the hazmat guys coming to your place. As Weed says, congrats. My hat is off to you guys!
"Fishing is like a one night stand, unless you're fly fishing, then you've encountered the romance of your life"
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Re: skunks
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01/14/2014 03:55 AM
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thanks guys it actually made us feel rather accomplished. i will skin everyone we catch from now on. its tricky and takes a real sharp.blade but the furs look awesome
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Re: skunks
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01/14/2014 04:41 AM
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You know PSE, that the more you do, the better you'll get at it BUT statistically speaking, sooner or later, your gonna have a slip of the hand!
"Fishing is like a one night stand, unless you're fly fishing, then you've encountered the romance of your life"
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