Bird Flu Safety tips for hunters of wild turkeys

Wild Turkey Elsen Dean, courtesy of the USDA Forest Service in 2009

State officials urge hunters of wild turkeys to protect against bird flu in the coming weeks, although the risk of contracting the disease is very low.

• The latest: Avian and turkey MN
• USDA: Guidelines for hunters

The virus has been found in wild turkeys, there are about 1.5 million commercial turkeys in the State concerned.

Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources Tom Landwehr Minnesota, said that if hunters see dead or sick birds during hunting should select the item and notify the DNR that the agency can retrieve and test birds.

Minnesota turkey hunt begins on Wednesday and lasts until the end of May.

MNR consultancy in the field of security

• No harvesting or handling wild birds that are obviously sick or dead.
• Dress game birds in the area, if possible.
• Use tools dedicated to fair play either on site or at home. Use these tools around their poultry or pet birds.
• Always wear rubber gloves when cleaning game.
• Double guts and feathers pocket. Place the inner bag, and make sure the rubber gloves and let you remove the outer bag before tying closed. Place the bag in a trash can that poultry and pets are not allowed. This subject should also be protected from unauthorized access by children, pets or other animals.
• Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after handling the game. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol swabs.
• Wash all tools and work surfaces with soap and water. After disinfection. Do not eat, drink or smoke while cleaning game.

Home Safety Tips

• If you are a bird to clean house, keep a separate pair of shoes for use in your area cleaning. If this is not possible, wear rubber boots and clean / disinfect their shoes before entering or leaving the area.
• Wash all tools and work surfaces with soap and water. After disinfection.
• Avoid cross-contamination. Keep uncooked game in a separate container, away from cooked or ready to eat.
• Cook meat hunting. Poultry should be to achieve kill pathogens and parasitic organisms an internal temperature of 165 ° F.

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