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Event/Commercial Permits
What is a commercial use or activity?
A commercial use or activity on NFS land occurs when
- An applicant intends to charge an entry or participation fee, or
- The primary purpose is the sale of a good or service, regardless of the intent to produce a profit. Money collected may cover expense categories, such as food, transportation, prizes, advertising, purchase replacement of equipment, or compensation for the leader of the activity.
Use is considered noncommercial if the fees charged are used only for the purpose of paying for actual expenses directly related to operating or staging the activity, with any excess funds returned to participants. The fees charged should not include costs for employees or personnel who stage or run the event.
What are recreation events and who needs a permit?
Recreation events are commercial activities requiring temporary, authorized use of NFS land. Examples of recreation events include, but are not limited to, foot, animal, bicycle, motocross, or triathlon races; dog trials; fishing contests; rendezvous; rodeos; adventure games; youth treks; wagon trains; concerts; and other similar events. A permit is required for these type of events, regardless of the number of people involved in the activity. Process and Guidelines For Temporary Outfitting and Guiding and Recreation Event Special Use Permits outlines the process for applying for and issuance of these permits on the Flathead National Forest. For more information on recreation event permits, contact Chris Prew.