Ricketts Glen State Park
Luzerne County · Pennsylvania · Northeast Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 510 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 13,084 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.3365, -76.2701
Luzerne County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 60 | 20 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 390 | 130 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 530 | 190 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 410 | 150 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 410 | 140 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 390 | 130 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 190 | 60 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 240 | 80 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 120 | 50 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,690 birds are shared between Ricketts Glen State Park and 5 other properties in Luzerne County.Ricketts Glen State Park's own share for the season is 510 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Luzerne County
- State Game Lands 119800 birds
- State Game Lands 187820 birds
- Frances Slocum State Park270 birds
- Francis E Walter Reservoir406 birds
- Nescopeck State Park960 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.