Organized rattlesnake hunts are back on the schedule this year for several Pennsylvania organizations, after a year off due to virus concerns. Not too many years ago, many small towns across the state held annual rattlesnake roundups and hunts, but the number of organized, public-spectator hunts in Pennsylvania has dwindled to four in each of the past few years before 2020. But this year the snake hunts are back on. Some include a Kids Pit of non-venomous snakes, chicken barbecues and live music. Others include flea markets, softball tournaments, and fireworks. The Noxen Volunteer Fire Company Rattlesnake Round-up in Noxen has incorporated more of a fire company carnival into the event than any of the other snake hunts. It’s set for June 19-20, and it includes rides and games. Pennsylvania has a season for icensed individuals hunting timber rattlesnakes and northern copperheads that runs from the second Saturday of June through July 31. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission offers venomous snake-hunting permits online for a fee of $25 for a resident and $50 for a non-resident. An applicant must first purchase a Pennsylvania fishing license.