| 1) Cook all Meat |
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Thoroughly cook game meat & fish to recommended temperatures |
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Never eat raw or undercooked meat |
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Caution: Freezing, microwaving or smoking MAY NOT KILL all the bacteria, viruses or parasites |
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| 2) Wash Your Hands |
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Use soap and water: |
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- After handling game & fish |
| - After using the bathroom |
| - Before eating or handling food |
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| 3) Drink Safe Water |
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Pack it in, OR |
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Boil it first, OR |
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Use an approved water purifier or filter |
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| 4) Safe Field Dressing |
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Keep it CLEAN, COOL & SAFE |
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- Protect meat from intestinal contents |
| - Follow safe meat-handling practises |
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| 5) Bush Bathroom |
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Bury your wastes away from water |
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Don’t touch animal waste |
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| 6) Not Your Kill? Leave it Alone! |
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Stay away from sick or dead animals & contact the local Ministry of Environment |
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Avoid rodents where possible & use caution if trapping beaver / muskrat |
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| 7) Keep Bugs Off |
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Wear long pants & long-sleeved shirts |
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Wear light coloured clothing |
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Use insect repellents (with DEET) |
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| 8) First Aid |
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Clean cuts / wounds with soap & water |
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Consult your doctor, and explain that you had contact with wildlife |
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| 9) Play it Safe |
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Wear reflective clothing |
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Don’t mix guns and alcohol |
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Drive safely |
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Use sunscreen |
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| 10) Not Feeling Well? |
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Consult your doctor if you are ill and have recently eaten, or had contact with, wild animals or fish |
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Tell your doctor of your recent activities and the BC Centre for Disease Control has additional information
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