This past week we went up to Woods Canyon Lake for 5 days camping. It was nice to get out of the valley heat and into the trees for some hiking, biking, and fishing. The first night we were there was the most exciting. I heard some noise outside the camper in Penny's dog dish. Naturally being in the woods with my camera I was eagerly hoping that it was a friendly bear that I could take pictures some pictures of and alter to make it look like it was eating my arm off and demolishing the camper. However it was not bear, instead it was a giant skunk! I wasn't sure how to handle the situation. I didn't want to scare it and have it spray me or the camper but I didn't want it to eat all the dog food up either (I'm not sure why this was a priority). Anyhow I tried talking to it calmly and running the water.... it didn't phase it but eventually it walked off on its own. I haven't read any books on the proper response yet but I'm pretty sure they probably all advise the same thing.... get a giant trash bag and jump on top of it before it gets a chance to spray you. Ill have my wife try this next time and post how it works.
