I think the real story here is the guy that might be charged for a rescue when he apparently rescued himself. If I were him I would agree to pay all rescue costs and then give the guy from the campground that gave him a ride $5 for gas because that's all it cost to rescue him.

"He walked to a campground Thursday and someone drove him to the sheriff's office, Smith said. He was eager to contact friends and family to let them know he was OK and turned down food and coffee.
Magoffin could be asked to pay for rescue efforts because he had no hunting, fishing or hiking license"