It's February and to us that means breeding season. Skunks, Raccoons and Squirrels can all breed this time of year. That will not only cause a spike in activity but Skunk odor as well. Males will fight each other sometimes over the rights to breed a female in heat. Often to the death.
All this leads up to young this spring. Did you know Skunks can have ten kits in a litter? Raccoons average 4 or 5 but I've had Sows with litters of 7 and 8 to remove.
I will have a lot to write about in the spring especially with regards to fawn deer and what we should do when happening upon one behind our homes or in the woods.