Venomous Snake Permit
A permit is required to hunt, take, catch, kill or possess Timber Rattlesnakes and Eastern Copperheads.
Requirements
- Must have a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License
- Valid Venomous Snake Permit - must purchase at one of our fishing license issuing agents
- Venomous Snake Permit holders must complete an online catch report regardless if they did not hunt or hunted and did not harvest.
Regulations
A fishing license is required to catch or take reptiles and amphibians, and other special regulations, seasons and possession limits apply. It is unlawful to possess endangered or threatened native species. Reference the Summary Book for information on reptile and amphibian hunting seasons and possession limits.
Venomous Snake Catch Report
Venomous Snake Permit holders must submit an online catch report regardless if they did not hunt or hunted and did not harvest.