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Some thoughts on the proposed photo permit fee from the USFS

For many outdoor bloggers like myself, writing about the outdoors is more of an avocation rather than a vocation.

A past time, that while it won’t “make a living” (read: pay for my food, clothing and shelter) does provide some nourishment for the soul.

I love the outdoors.  Though I can no longer spend months at a time in the outdoors, I do try to get out as much as I can. 

Writing about my thoughts on the outdoors and taking photographs of where I have been has also turned into an enjoyable hobby as well.

This enjoyable past time has brought me a a very small amount of what could be considered financial compensation:

  • Because of this website, I  now have a regular writing gig.
  • I guide a couple of times a year
  • Get the very occasional free piece of gear to review
  • Get the even more (less?

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