Elk County pheasant stocking
Pennsylvania · 2026–27 · 5,310 birds planned (3,870 cocks · 1,440 hens) — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
Release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 300 | 120 | 420 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 470 | 170 | 640 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 630 | 230 | 860 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 490 | 190 | 680 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 490 | 180 | 670 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 490 | 180 | 670 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 440 | 170 | 610 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 310 | 120 | 430 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 250 | 80 | 330 |
Counts are the agency's plan for the whole county; they are split across the properties below on the day. Birds ship during the window shown, usually on one or two of those days.
Where the birds go
- State Game Lands 444,606 birds · 7 releases