A pet fecal matter collection device facilitates collection of fecal matter as a pet defecates so that a person does not have to bend down and does not come into contact with the fecal matter. The device includes an elongated shaft and a pair of pivotable bars coupled to and extending from a lower end of the shaft. A bag is provided having an open top. Each of a pair of sleeves is coupled to the bag extending along opposite sides of the open top of the bag. Each of the sleeves receives a respective one of the bars wherein pivoting of the bars opens and closes the open top of the bag. A trigger is positioned proximate an upper end of the shaft. Manipulation of the trigger pivots the bars into an open position.