I have found that a live trap works well. I always leave enough bait ,I mean last meal fixins to make em slow down. Then in the morning I slip a blanket over the trap with a long pole and then I lay some plastic over top of the blanket.Start the truck and give em 5 minutes. O I almost for got to mention the pipe between the truck exhaust and the trap. Puts em right to sleep no stink. 2 years ago I caught 13 skunks and 9 coons. This year I have 3 skunks so far, but expecting more. All the dogs around here give the paws up.Can't discharge weapons n city limits and wouldn't want to damage the trap by shootin at it any way.