Im concerned about Avian influenza — what precautions should I take when handling game birds?
Hunters who harvest waterfowl are reminded that by thoroughly cooking the bird and taking simple precautions when cleaing harvested birds, they significantly reduce any risk of being infected. Generally people should not handle wild birds that are obviously sick or found dead. If sick or dead waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans), or shorebirds (plovers, sandpipers) are found, contact the Canadian Wildlife Service at (204)984-6203 or contact Manitoba Conservation at 1-800-214-6497 or 945-6784 in Winnipeg.
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