Loyalhanna Lake
Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,820 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 3,449 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.3959, -79.4290
Westmoreland County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 30 | 10 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 350 | 110 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 480 | 170 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 390 | 140 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 370 | 130 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 350 | 110 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 240 | 80 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 180 | 60 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 160 | 50 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,410 birds are shared between Loyalhanna Lake and 4 other properties in Westmoreland County.Loyalhanna Lake's own share for the season is 1,820 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Westmoreland County
- State Game Lands 421,233 birds
- Cedar Creek Park120 birds
- Hanson Aggregates205 birds
- Mammoth Park195 birds
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.