Hunters warned about West Nile.

The Centers for Disease Control has confirmed more than a hundred species of birds have been infected with West Nile.<br><br>Hunting season for some of those birds opens at the break of dawn Saturday.<br><br>Some

Saturday, September 21st 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

The Centers for Disease Control has confirmed more than a hundred species of birds have been infected with West Nile.

Hunting season for some of those birds opens at the break of dawn Saturday.

Some species of doves, ducks and geese are known carriers of West Nile virus so hunters are cautioned to use rubber gloves when they come in contact with blood.

That's because health experts suspect West Nile may also be spread through blood-to-blood contact.

Mike McAllister with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation says," My precautions will be during the mosquito season, make sure I wear plenty of repellent with deet in it, long sleeve clothing and wear rubber gloves when I'm cleaning my game."

Most of the Oklahoma birds that have tested positive for West Nile have been found in the Northeastern part of the state.