Also known as: Skunk, Polecat
Black fur with typically two bold white stripes down its back and tail to serve as a warning not to disturb. When disturbed, they spray a sulfur-alcohol compound secreted by the anal glands in a mist or droplet stream. Predators: Owls How To Prevent Or Resolve Conflicts With Skunks: Always start with thestandard steps to avoiding conflictsand make sure you have eliminated access to food, shelter, and water. Learn more about how to prevent or resolve conflicts with skunks
Habitat & Range
Found throughout Maine in suburban areas, open woodlands, and agricultural fields.
Life History
Diet: These omnivores use their pointed heads to root around under logs and debris for insects, berries, fruit, birds’ eggs, nuts, corn, and more. Nocturnal/Diurnal: Most active at night. Reproduction & Family Structure: A litter of four to six kits is born in the summer, and by six weeks old will leave the den and follow mom around.
Hunting Season
Hunting: Oct 19 - Dec 31, 2026. Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Striped Skunk in Maine
Striped skunk may be hunted in Maine from Oct 19 through Dec 31. No bag limit. Skunk may also be trapped during the general trapping season (Nov 2 - Dec 31).
When is Striped Skunk hunting season in Maine?
Hunting: Oct 19 - Dec 31, 2026. Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31.
What is the bag limit for Striped Skunk in Maine?
No limit.
What's another name for Striped Skunk?
Striped Skunk is also known as Skunk, Polecat in Maine.
What is the scientific name of the striped skunk?
The striped skunk's scientific name is Mephitis mephitis.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
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| Maine | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Hunting: Oct 19 - Dec 31, 2026. Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31. | Link |
| Maine | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Striped skunk may be hunted in Maine from Oct 19 through Dec 31. No bag limit. Skunk may also be trapped during the gene | Link |
