Oswayo State Fish Hatchery
Potter County · Pennsylvania · Northcentral Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,060 pheasants over 7 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 1,243 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.9315, -77.9974
Potter County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 150 | 50 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 180 | 50 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 250 | 100 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 200 | 70 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 180 | 60 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 180 | 60 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 120 | 40 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 0 | 0 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 1,690 birds are shared between Oswayo State Fish Hatchery and 1 other property in Potter County.Oswayo State Fish Hatchery's own share for the season is 1,060 birds over 7 releases.
Also stocked in Potter County
- State Game Lands 64155 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.