NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reminding hunters to remain vigilant and take precautions for possible cases of the bird flu among wild birds and more in the southeast.

The TWRA warns of possible cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks and commercial poultry flocks.

HPAI is highly contagious among bird populations and is known to be deadly for domestic fowl, according to the state.

Below are recommendations for hunters:

Hunters who handle wild birds should dress game birds in the field when possible and any remains from processed birds can be buried where the animal was harvested or double bagged and disposed of along with normal household waste.

Waterfowl hunters who raise poultry, work on poult

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