And any bird near a feed lot is exposed to E. Coli and Listeria (a very baddie from rodent droppings and urine)
In big country drive and block hunting (not my preference) the drivers get mostly going away shots, but the blockers often are shooting at the lower 1/2 of the bird (chest and abdomen).
Ted is correct, but hand washing and being careful regarding contamination of the surface the meat is placed on after cooking is important.
I was also not aware that wild pheasants can carry Giardia. I've had it a few times after mission trips and it is no fun.
