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Two filmmakers, Alexander Rienzie and Connor Burkesmith, initiated a lawsuit to challenge the legality of the National Park Service permit-and-fee system. Their lawsuit claims that it's unconstitutional, among other things. The filmmakers initiated the claim after they were denied a filming...

Don't judge me, but I'm a fan of reality television. I especially like TLC's Sister Wives. So, I've been closely following Maddie's blog about Taeda Farms, which she's opening with her mother, Janelle. It's been interesting to see them grapple with permitting issues. I'm sure many of us...

We're in a pickle! My neighbor is working on an outbuilding for our machinery, but it turns out that we expected him to get the permit, while he thought we had already obtained it. Folks, we're about halfway through the build already! What do we do now? I don't want to get him in trouble or...

In the nation's capital, our politicians are debating about whether they need to usher in permitting reforms that will make it easier, or might even incentivize, fossil fuel production in order to remain competitive with China. Some senators, like Republican Bill Cassidy of Maryland, believe...

I'm hosting a family reunion at Belmont Grove park in Pennsylvania, and I've been pleasantly surprised at how easy it's been to set up. The state requires you to get a picnic permit, but it's easy to obtain. I think I paid around $140 for the permit and to reserve the pavilion, which was less...

An interesting thing happened at my local farmers market yesterday when a vendor got fined for selling organic produce that wasn't certified. The vendor isn't new to selling, so I'm not entirely sure that I buy the story, but the vendor supposedly believed that having a permit to sell organic...

It's that time of year again. The time when farming stores and co-ops begin selling baby chicks to the public, and numerous articles spring up about making extra money by raising hens and selling their eggs. I thought I'd touch on a subject that many people get wrong when they're making...

This is a friendly reminder to all the Mississippi anglers out there who fish for reef species, such as amberjacks, groupers, and triggerfish. You might need to obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, which can be picked up the at no charge as a supplement to your recreational saltwater...

I've noticed a common rule while filling out the paperwork for building permits. The application warns that a building permit cannot be issued until the address is certified. I don't understand why there's a need for it. Why would anyone apply for a permit in a random location? It bugs me...

I want to make the community aware that landowners and their relatives are often exempt from the permit requirement as long as they're hunting or fishing on their own land. I had some trouble at a processing plant because the owner wanted to see my hunting permit before he took my buck. I shot...

I'm considering selling at the farmers market next season. I ran across a great article that mentions some of the permits that might be required. I need to look into it further, but figured I'd share in case it helps someone else. Does anything surprise you from the list? I guessed that I'd...

is often the most efficient and economical way of moving forward. Would you agree with that? Unfortunately, my grandfather decided to add a ramp to his entranceway without getting the proper permit to do so. He also didn't have it inspected. He expected to save time and money that way...

Some families find solace in scattering their loved one's ashes within an idyllic scene. While the idea sounds like a beautiful way to honor a loved one, it's important to check on the permitting rules first. For instance, most of our National Parks allow some form of scattering, so long as...