How concerned should hunters be about HPAI H5N1?
Hunters should not be overly concerned about HPAI H5N1 at the present time, but should follow routine precautions when handling game. There are no known cases of human HPAI H5N1 infection from wild birds, and it is not clear whether HPAI H5N1 is persistent in wild bird populations or whether wild birds pose a long-distance, long-term risk.
