Look at this fat fuck free loader living on my property.

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Alberta Hunting and Trapping Regulations for Skunks (2025-2026)Skunks are classified as non-licence animals (furbearers) in Alberta, meaning they can generally be hunted or trapped without a specific licence under certain conditions. Below is a summary of the key regulations based on the official 2025 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations and the 2025-26 Alberta Guide to Trapping Regulations. Always verify with Alberta Fish and Wildlife for the latest updates, as regulations can change.Hunting Regulations
  • Licence Requirement: No licence is required to hunt skunks.
  • Season: Open year-round (all seasons) throughout the province.
  • Bag Limits: Unlimited (no specified limits).
  • Allowed Locations: Permitted on privately owned land where you have the right of access (e.g., as the owner, occupant, or with permission). Prohibited in restricted areas such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, ecological reserves, and wilderness areas.
  • Methods: Standard hunting methods are allowed, but general prohibitions apply (e.g., no poison or drugs). Firearms must comply with firearm safety rules.
  • Exceptions and Notes:
    • For control of problem wildlife (e.g., skunks causing damage), residents can hunt without a licence on their private land at any time.
    • Youth (under 16) must be supervised by an adult with appropriate access rights.
Trapping Regulations
  • Licence Requirement: No trapping licence is required for skunks as a non-licence animal. However, if trapping under a general fur management licence (e.g., Resident Fur Management Licence), those rules apply.
  • Season: Open year-round (all seasons).
  • Bag Limits: Unlimited.
  • Allowed Locations: Same as hunting—private land with access rights; prohibited in sanctuaries, reserves, and certain natural areas. Avoid sets within 200 meters of occupied dwellings without permission.
  • Methods and Equipment:
    • Traps must meet the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS). Recommended traps include those certified for raccoons (e.g., Bélisle Super X 160, BMI 160 Body Gripper), as skunk provisions align with these.
    • Prohibited: Toothed-jaw foothold traps, traps with jaw spreads over 23 cm (9 in.), non-killing foothold traps in trees/poles, and non-compliant snares (must have locking devices for most sets).
    • No poison, drugs, sharp hooks, or similar devices unless authorized under the Agricultural Pest Act.
  • Exceptions and Notes:
    • For problem wildlife control, trapping is allowed without a licence on private land, but only by the owner/occupant or authorized person.
    • Accidental catches outside seasons or areas must be reported to a Fish and Wildlife District Office within 14 days; the pelt does not need to be salvaged.
    • Youth trappers under 16 can trap under a parent's supervision with a Resident Fur Management Licence.
General Rules and Considerations
  • Pelt Handling: Pelts must not be wasted, destroyed, or spoiled. Raw skunk skins can be sold to licensed fur dealers without a licence. Processed (tanned) pelts can be exported without a permit; unprocessed ones require a provincial Export Permit.
  • Disease Precautions: Use gloves when handling skunk carcasses due to risks like rabies. Submit suspected diseased animals to Fish and Wildlife for testing.
  • Harvest Reporting: No mandatory registration for skunks (unlike some other furbearers). For 2024-2025, Alberta reported 200 skunk pelts harvested, valued at approximately $16,170.
  • Access and Ethics: Always get landowner permission. Follow best practices for community relations, such as notifying nearby residents of baited sets.
For full details, download the official guides from albertaregulations.ca or contact your local Fish and Wildlife office. Regulations apply province-wide unless specified otherwise.
 
A fat skunk would make a nice hat...
 
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They’ve been around for a few years now. They never bother me, so I don’t bother them. I’ve even had a whole family walk through my yard before. my cat slipped at one once I'll post video when I find it.
 
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@Hirudinea He’s a great cat I really got lucky with him. He’s never once scratched the furniture. He’s pretty smart too; he knows how to sit, lie down, and give his paw. And when he’s outside on his leash, all I have to say is, “Rocky, time to go in,” and he heads straight for the door.

First cat I've ever had wife wanted one had one before but not going to lie I'd kill for that little dude. He's my best buddy.
 
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I remember I had a cat when I was a kid. He would scratch the couch so we decided to get some "Anti-Scratching Spray". The idea is you spray it on the couch and you can't smell it but the cat can and won't scratch. To me it smelled awful, almost made me puke, and the cat didn't give a flying fuck! Anyway usually you have a choice between a cat or a couch, you got lucky.
 
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