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Message: <blockquote data-quote="humminbird" data-source="post: 1699133" data-attributes="member: 14492">Despite what everyone else is saying, I checked with the person responsible for issuing permits at the state level here, and he assures me this is not the case at all, that when found these cases are ticketed.  He commented, as soon as I described the situation, that as soon as the bird went in the door it is considered in possession - regardless of intent.  To clarify with him, I asked about transporting to a rehabber and he pointed out that has always been allowed - as long as the bird goes directly to the rehabber as soon as possible.Now, I need to clarify again, I am not against taking action, only against the action that took the bird into possession.  I do not think it was necessary, nor in the birds best interest.  What would have been wrong with setting the bird out of immediate reach of cats behind a windbreak, or under a sheltering overhang, etc?   These birds can, and do survive cold spells, many did this past week.But I assured you all the other day I would say nothing more, and I will do so now.</blockquote>