One of the guys I work with, who has trapped for many years, was describing a similar experience(s) with trapping skunks. He has a rather unique way of dispatching them, that requires him to get up close and personal to do so. Claims he has not been sprayed since he was a kid.

"Take your bow and a quiver full of arrows, and go out into the open country to hunt some wild game for me."
Genesis 27:3 (NLT)