Years ago, we had this older mexican guy working in our chicken house that used to walk right up to skunks, and knock 'em in the head with a broke off shovel handle. First time I saw him do that, I couldn't believe it. Thought the old man was nuts! I never once saw or heard of him getting sprayed, though. Maybe it's like the stories about the indians not attacking the crazy people in the old west....or maybe the skunks couldn't believe it was happening either! Not sure I recommend this method, though!