Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Pike County · Pennsylvania · Northeast Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 4,315 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 28,223 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.1299, -74.9630
Pike County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 230 | 70 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 260 | 100 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 360 | 140 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 290 | 110 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 290 | 110 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 280 | 100 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 180 | 50 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 140 | 40 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 140 | 40 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 2,930 birds are shared between Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's own share for the season is 4,315 birds over 9 releases.
Source
Records published by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Release windows can shift with weather — confirm before you go, and check the regulations for the property.