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Date/Time: 06/01/2024 03:51PM

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Permit question

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bottomtothetap	01/15/2024 05:32PM As mentioned in an earlier post, I've always had an outfitter secure my reservation for me and have willingly paid their fee for doing so. However, this year, when contacting one (new to me--have not used them before), I was told that they don't do that and that I'd have to create an account with Recreation.Gov and secure my own permit, even though information on this outfitter's website stated they performed this service. Is this service something that's going away? That the glitches and "hassle" (the reason I like an outfitter doing it for me in the first place) is driving outfitters away from providing this to clients? If so the Forest Service REALLY needs to improve the system!
Northwoodsman	01/07/2024 08:09PM If you use an outfitter make sure they are near your EP because you will have to pick your permit up there the day before or the day of.
billconner	01/07/2024 05:57PM You could have a friend or family member do it.
bottomtothetap	01/07/2024 05:43PM I've always used an outfitter for securing my permit. For the minimal fee they charge it's worth it for me to have them deal with the process. I give them in advance a couple of my ranked choices for dates. at my preferred entry and they'll confirm for me when the permit is reserved. I don't need much for gear, but agree with Mocha that I'll usually need some item or another that I can then get addressed when I pick up the permit.
4keys	01/07/2024 10:01AM I also have a dilemma with the opening permit time - it is right at boarding time for our flight (leaving for our son’s wedding, so I can’t miss the flight!). We also have all our own gear, so I never thought of using an outfitter.
Mocha	01/06/2024 07:30AM If you are trying to get a specific date that is not flexible and it’s for an entry that is popular then use an outfitter. You might not need equipment but you might need other last minute stuff that an outfitter can supply.
speaks	01/06/2024 05:51AM Unfortunately I wasnt really thinking this year and I will be over the middle of the Atlantic when permits drop. I likely will not be in front of a computer until mid afternoon. Might have a wifi option in flight but might now. Would that likely be an issue for getting specific entry point I want or should I just get an outfitter to get the permit for me? I dont need any gear so seems weird to use an outfitter for just the permit.