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Filming and Photography

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Cameraman McCarthy and Director Chas. MacDonald on location during the filming of the “Blessing” on Hot springs, Montana, Beaverhead National Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo). How the Forest Service manages filming and photography authorizations changed with the passage of the Expanding…
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Special Uses – Filming on National Forest System Lands

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In general, for non-commercial use, you don't need a permit to film on Forest Service lands.Commercial filming and photography may take place on Forest Service public lands (National Forests). Like other commercial uses of National Forest System lands or resources, commercial filming and photography requires a Special Use Permit, which is issued by the District Ranger or Forest Supervisor […
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Contracts & Commercial Permits

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Contracting with the Forest ServiceWe want to do business with you. Forest Service contractors perform a wide range of services including housekeeping, fire and aviation support, construction, transportation, equipment leasing, special studies and analyses, information technology and professional, management and administrative support. However, the Forest Service, as with other federal agencies,…
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