Top 10 Safety Tips

Diseases You Can Get From Wildlife - A Field-guide for Hunters, Trappers, Anglers and Biologists - 2011 edition PDF 3.79MB

1) Cook all Meat

• Thoroughly cook game meat & fish to recommended temperatures
• Never eat raw or undercooked meat
• Caution: Freezing, microwaving or smoking MAY NOT KILL all the bacteria, viruses or parasites

2) Wash Your Hands

• Use soap and water:
  • After handling game & fish
  • After using the bathroom
  • Before eating or handling food

3) Drink Safe Water

• Pack it in, OR
• Boil it first, OR
• Use an approved water purifier or filter

4) Safe Field Dressing

• Keep it CLEAN, COOL & SAFE
  • Protect meat from intestinal contents
  • Follow safe meat-handling practices

5) Bush Bathroom

• Bury your wastes away from water
• Don ’t touch animal waste

6) Not Your Kill? Leave it Alone!

• Stay away from sick or dead animals & contact the local wildlife agency office
• Avoid rodents where possible & use caution if trapping beaver / muskrat

7) Keep Bugs Off

• Wear long pants & long-sleeved shirts
• Wear light coloured clothing
• Use insect repellents (with DEET)

8) First Aid

• Clean cuts / wounds with soap & water
• Consult your doctor, and explain that you had contact with wildlife

9) Play it Safe

• Wear reflective clothing
• Don’t mix guns and alcohol
• Drive safely
• Use sunscreen

10) Not Feeling Well?

• Consult your doctor if you are ill and have recently eaten, or had contact with, wild animals or fish
• Tell your doctor of your recent activities with wildlife