What time of year are skunks most active?

[sadwolf623]

Skunk Behavior

Activity: Skunks are nocturnal, so they are most active at night. They do not hibernate, but they tend to be inactive during the coldest months in winter, when many gather in communal dens for warmth. For the remainder of the year, skunks are generally solitary, living and foraging alone.

[silverswan809]

Skunks are nocturnal, usually active from early evening through the night. They usually spend their days sleeping in dens, although during the warm months they may bed in vegetation.

how do you get a skunk to leave? To get a skunk to leave, try using a flashlight to scare it off. Just shine the bright light on the skunk, which should stop it from coming any closer. You can also try shouting or stomping your feet to scare it off. If you have access to a hose, spray some water near the skunk until it runs away.

Additionally, why do skunks spray at night?

You smell them at night because thats when they come out. Theyre nocturnal. Skunks dont have to spray to smell bad. You smell its natural odor.

How often can skunks spray?

The spray is an oily liquid produced by glands underneath the skunks tail. A skunks spray can go almost 10 feet and the skunk can spray up to six times in succession. After a full discharge, it can take a skunk up to 10 days to resupply.