Clarification from the Forestry Service: It's not as bad as some people thought, and it will get even better. Yes, you can take pictures in National Parks without being thrown into...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

It's not as bad as some people thought, and it will get even better. Yes, you can take pictures in National Parks without being thrown into prison.

http://petapixel.com/2014/09/26/forest-service-delays-decision-controversial-permit-rules-amid-public-outcry/

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

jerryc41 wrote:

It's not as bad as some people thought, and it will get even better. Yes, you can take pictures in National Parks without being thrown into prison.

http://petapixel.com/2014/09/26/forest-service-delays-decision-controversial-permit-rules-amid-public-outcry/

Here is the USFS actual press release:
http://www.fs.fed.us/news/releases/us-forest-service-chief-i-will-ensure-first-amendment-upheld-under-agency-commercial

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

MT Shooter wrote:

Here is the USFS actual press release:
http://www.fs.fed.us/news/releases/us-forest-service-chief-i-will-ensure-first-amendment-upheld-under-agency-commercial

This is the most important part.

"The proposal does not change the rules for visitors or recreational photographers."

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

Photographers, and any American Citizen must be constantly vigilant to protect our rights. Remember, every American is a signature away from loosing our important Constitutional Rights. Just look at the Patriot Act. It is not a right to bring our loss of rights to air, but our duty. The letter from the USFS, confirms they know a sizable population of Americans have noted and responded to their proposed changes.

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bill Emmett wrote:

Photographers, and any American Citizen must be constantly vigilant to protect our rights. Remember, every American is a signature away from loosing our important Constitutional Rights. Just look at the Patriot Act. It is not a right to bring our loss of rights to air, but our duty. The letter from the USFS, confirms they know a sizable population of Americans have noted and responded to their proposed changes.

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