It may seem to hard to believe, but in a month, your wildlife and nature photos could cost you $1000 if you get caught --and don't have the necessary permits. Say what??

According to esquire.com, the U.S. Forest Service is finalizing rules that would require photographers to get a permit in order to take photos or videos in 193 million acres of wilderness area administered by the USFS.

To get a permit would cost photographers $1500, while a fine of $1000 per shot would be levied on those who failed to get the permit.

The first logical question to ask is why the U.S. Forest Service would want to implement such restrictions on photography in the American wilderness. The answer is, there doesn't seem to be any answer, or examples of why they feel it is necessary.

The bigger picture, no pun intended, is that it seems to be yet another attack on our freedom and first amendment rights. Oh, there does seem to be an exception. If there is breaking news in the forest area, the media would be allowed to capture video or photographs without a permit.

This may seem completely absurd, and at first glance you may think something like this is impossible. But, make no mistake about it. Anything is possible. More and more what we are realizing is that Islamic terrorists aren't the only threat Americans are facing in today's world. The biggest threat to freedom might just be right within our own borders.

For a further breakdown of this impending action, by the U.S. Forest Service  you can check out environment reporter Rob Davis' breakdown of this situation.

 

 

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