it's a joke in my view. however, even the state of montana is finding ways to earn revenue from photographers. In 2008 the state now requires a permit to still photograph on lands they manage. . . can you imagine, Montana taxing people to take photos of birds and mountains, what a joke. . . I paid mine, i think i'm one of two guys in the whole state that buy the permit. . . LOL

Pay the money and move on. It's worth a discussion, but if you dont pay it, there's 5 guys usually ready to take the business that will willingly fork it over just to be a part of the community. . . today is a new day for photographers, the days of "pro" are over. . . everyone's a pro these days even one's that dont make a dime off their images, they have the money to buy the best and pay the fees but dont have to make a cent on it because they dont need it. . .