Skunks are relatively easy to catch. Many Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices and some city or county animal control offices have live traps that they will loan you. They can also refer you to persons who trap nuisance animals for a fee.
Traps may be baited with sardines, canned tuna or fish-flavored cat food. Cover the trap with a tarp or old blanket. This will make it easier for you to approach the trapped skunk and move it without being sprayed. You should approach the trap quietly and spread the cover over the open trap entrance. This provides a dark secure environment for the skunk. You can then gently move the skunk to your vehicle and even transport it easily without the skunk spraying. It has been shown that transporting a skunk in a covered trap has proven to be perfectly safe. At your skunk release site, set the trap up so that you can remotely open the door. It is recommended that skunks be transported at least 10 miles from the capture site.
