Jason B

So your grandpa and many other elders participated in the "[censored] Show" and that somehow makes it right in today's world?

Charging for access will presumably cut down on the number of people, allow the landowner to screen folks for access and cut them off if they fail to follow the rules, and may provide a few bucks to cover any expenses related to activities on his property.

And even if they are "just" trying to make a buck, so what? If you feel so offended I suggest you buy some river front property and then you can do with it as you see fit (within the law).

I think that your description of it being a "[censored] Show" pretty well explains the situation and justifies the landowner's actions.