Skunks

Illinois’ Skunks Are Really Active Right Now, Here’s Why
Illinois’ Skunks Are Really Active Right Now, Here’s Why
Illinois’ Skunks Are Really Active Right Now, Here’s Why
If you see a skunk here in Illinois (and the calendar says that you probably will), you're probably looking at the striped skunk, the most common and only skunk native to Illinois. Our state is also home to spotted skunks, hooded skunks and hog-nosed skunks, but there are far less of them.