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How much skunk essence? #327752
09/08/07 08:05 PM
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For those of you that extract skunk essence with a needle. How much essence do you get out of an average size skunk?

Re: How much skunk essence? [Re: NDtrapper] #327774
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depends on the skunk and when they sprayed last,usually from one to two fluid ounces.


Re: How much skunk essence? [Re: playin4funami] #327808
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Once out, if you are lure making a drop will do it. If you are selling it, put in a bottle and seal with hot wax over the top of the bottle.

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Re: How much skunk essence? [Re: Crowkiller] #327810
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There are glands on both sides. Be sure to hit both sides with the neetle.

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Re: How much skunk essence? [Re: Crowkiller] #327836
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i couldn't get any out of the last three skunks i caught but ive only taken it a couple times before. these were young skunks but didn't smell like they sprayed lately. am i doing something wrong. spread legs and can't find a sac on either side.

Re: How much skunk essence? [Re: johnd] #328001
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I was thinking about trying to sell it. I have never botherd with skunks because of the stink and a few days ago I was talking with my wife about all the skunks that are around and how many I catch and throw away. She asked how much they were worth and I told her the averages and than I told her that the skunk essence is worth more than the fur itself. This is where I got blindsided. She asked me why in the world are you throwing away money like that? The only answer I had was because they stink. I did advise her that there are ways to skin them without becoming a smelly mess and she told me that I should consider putting them up and selling the essence. So basicly I'm trying to figure out on what I need to do to find a market for the skunk essence. Do you need to preserve the essence or will it keep when its bottled?

Re: How much skunk essence? [Re: ] #328130
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Thanks for the advice guys.

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