Frank & all; In the instances of injured, sick and orphaned birds, the state and USF&W recognize the "Good Samaritan" principle where permits are not required in order to assist said birds. Meredith Sampson Director, WILD WINGS, INC. Wildlife Rehabiitation & Environmental Education Old Greenwich ---------- Original Message ---------- From: peeplo@aol.com To: ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org Subject: [CT Birds] catching birds Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:13:30 -0400 Hi all, It should be noted that it is?illegal to catch wild birds without a permit.? Sick or injured birds can be transported to a rehabilitator, but the actual catching of birds requires a federal permit. Frank Gallo _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org ____________________________________________________________ Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoKKfSu7ykTez7L365GeYy4bbFj5DjprxNDJmMpcHFT3RuD6dhu/