Fur Buyer License

Pennsylvania Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in Pennsylvania — resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. Pennsylvania requires a fur dealer license for all commercial fur buyers. A surety bond is required. Records must be maintained for 3 years and annual reports are required from all fur dealers operating in the state.

License Required Record Keeping Required Annual Report Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$40.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$140.00

Annual license

Record Retention

3yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

No CITES species regulated

License Details

Pennsylvania Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in Pennsylvania are regulated. Review all requirements before purchasing furs from trappers.

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes — required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$40.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$140.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	3 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Not required
CITES Compliance Required	No CITES requirement
Annual Report Required	Yes — Due: February 28
Report Due Date	February 28
Bonding Required	Yes — Bond amount: $1,000

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in Pennsylvania

The following species are subject to special fur buyer rules in Pennsylvania — which may include tagging, harvest reporting, or CITES permits for export.

bobcat otter

Record Keeping

Pennsylvania Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in Pennsylvania must maintain detailed purchase records available for inspection by wildlife officers at any time.

For each purchase: species, quantity of pelts, seller name and trapping license number

Date of transaction and purchase price or fair market value

County or general area of harvest (where required by species)

Records must be retained for 3 years

Records must be available for inspection by Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

Pennsylvania-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

Pennsylvania requires a $1,000 surety bond in addition to the license fee. Annual reports (due February 28) must list all fur species purchased by county of origin and quantity. The PGC uses dealer reports to supplement trapper harvest data.

Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission (www.pgc.pa.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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