Experts assure wild turkeys at minimal risk of contracting avian flu ahead of hunting season

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The spring wild turkey hunting season starts on Wednesday in Wisconsin

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It is safe for people to hunt wild turkeys especially if the meat is cooked at 165 degrees before consumption.

ByMarcus Aarsvold

Published:Apr. 15, 2022 at 4:57 PM PDT

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – With the 2022 spring turkey season opening April 20 for Wisconsin hunters, wildlife experts are assuring them that even with the avian flu, turkeys are safe to hunt.

Wild Turkeys are not at a high risk of contracting the avian flu because they don’t migrate, come into close contact with water fowl and they travel in small flocks. Domestic turkeys live indoors in large flocks and they come into close contact with humans who unknowingly cause the spread.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources game bird specialist Taylor Finger…

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