Lets remember that a skunk is a member of the weasel family. With their 'cute' bushy tail and laughable ambling gate, skunks look almost bumbling to the average American. Don't confuse the coolness or suaveness of say a cat with agility. A skunk is as agile as a house cat and can explore or access places that most people think would be impossible for them to reach. If a mink or weasel can get to it, a skunk can get there too. What kind of stands are your hives on?