The California Fish and Game Commission will discuss regulations on commercial use and possession of native rattlesnakes at its August 12-13 meeting. This would include rattlesnake-avoidance training for dogs (which is a popular course), educational outreach programs, as well as all other businesses and possession.
Read the announcement at https://usark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26-CA-rattlesnake-June-notice.pdf.
Meeting location: California Natural Resources Headquarters Building, 715 P Street, Second Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. Virtual attendance should be available via Zoom (details will be provided later, once the meeting agenda is posted).
