Quemahoning Reservoir
Somerset County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 175 pheasants over 5 releases
- Size
- about 5,112 acres
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.1359, -78.9668
Somerset County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 360 | 140 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 690 | 220 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 800 | 280 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 800 | 270 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 800 | 270 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 690 | 220 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 660 | 220 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 500 | 150 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 490 | 150 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 7,710 birds are shared between Quemahoning Reservoir and 5 other properties in Somerset County.Quemahoning Reservoir's own share for the season is 175 birds over 5 releases.
Also stocked in Somerset County
- State Game Lands 1112,970 birds
- State Game Lands 228494 birds
- State Game Lands 822,619 birds
- State Game Lands 93796 birds
- Laurel Hill State Park275 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.