Annual Commercial Use Permit

This permit is required for individuals or businesses using Commission property (Game Lands and Boating Access Areas) for financial gain or benefit by conducting unlicensed activities for which individuals pay to participate or use equipment or that take individuals or groups to Commission property for participation in the unlicensed activity. Unlicensed activity means any outdoor activity that the Commission does not regulate through a Commission-issued license or permit. Examples may include:

• Guided tours or excursions (hiking tours, birding tours, climbing excursions, etc.)
• Providing registered and unregistered rental vessels
• Bicycle rentals
• Paddle sport rentals (kayaks, river tubing, canoes, etc.)
• Motorboat rentals
• Dropping off or picking up individuals (river tubing, kayaks, etc.)
• Staging patrons or recreational equipment in preparation for an activity
• Other activities not explicitly listed

Commercial Use Permit Requirements

• Commercial Use Permit holders must submit bi-monthly reports to the Commission online with the number of participants
• All permit holders must have liability insurance
• All permit holders are responsible for removing litter and trash from individuals covered by their permit
• All permit holders are prohibited from blocking access to other users

Commercial Use Permit Fee

$100 per year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) + $3 per participant.

Single Use Event Permit

This permit is required for commercial businesses using Commission property for an organized gathering of more than 10 people where money is exchanged for participation in an unlicensed activity. Unlicensed activity means any outdoor activity that the Commission does not regulate through a Commission-issued license or permit. Events may include:

• Races (marathons, triathlons, running races, biking races, kayak races, etc.)
• Competitions or tournaments

Single Use Event Permit Requirements

• Event Permit holders must submit an online report within 30 days of event conclusion
• All permit holders must have liability insurance
• All permit holders are responsible for removing litter and trash from individuals covered by their permit
• All permit holders are prohibited from blocking access to other users

Event Permit Fee:

• 10-100 individuals: $50 + $3 per participant 
• 101-250 individuals: $100 + $3 per participant 
• 251–500 individuals: $150 + $3 per participant 
• 501–1000 individuals: $200 + $3 per participant 
• Over 1,000 individuals: $250 + $3 per participant