I imagine that Michael Moore applied for permits to film on public land as well.
Good to see you back. Where ya been?
I look at this as a clearcut (pardon the pun) way for the feds to censure any reporting they don't approve. And I am adament about PUBLIC lands (bought, paid for, and managed by/for the PUBLIC) remaining public property, not the property of some beaurecrats (not to be confused with Beauregard, which I also can't spell correctly without a dictionary).
I agree with another freeper, it was probably the only charge they could get to stick -- Another reason I think the policy stinks.
Oh well, the Outdoor Writers Association of America, of which I am a former member, will probably agree and make the poor old guy quit paying dues. What punishment!!!!
I quit paying them in 2000, when the Clinton Administration and the "environmental" lobby (mouthpiece)within took charge of the organization.
Must partially explain why they are in trouble now.
I respectfully DISAGREE with this policy, which I think is selectively enforced.