State Game Lands 117
Washington County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,380 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 2,853 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.4057, -80.4163
Washington County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 620 | 200 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 920 | 330 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 1,220 | 440 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 990 | 360 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 950 | 350 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 900 | 270 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 640 | 200 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 670 | 230 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 500 | 150 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 9,940 birds are shared between State Game Lands 117 and 5 other properties in Washington County.State Game Lands 117's own share for the season is 1,380 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Washington County
- State Game Lands 2323,328 birds
- State Game Lands 2451,340 birds
- State Game Lands 297509 birds
- Cross Creek County Park650 birds
- Hillman State Park1,225 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.