State Game Lands 162
Erie County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 395 pheasants over 5 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 1,109 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.9751, -79.8396
Erie County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 130 | 50 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 330 | 120 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 410 | 140 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 350 | 120 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 280 | 120 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 260 | 110 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 190 | 60 |
| 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 2,670 birds are shared between State Game Lands 162 and 10 other properties in Erie County.State Game Lands 162's own share for the season is 395 birds over 5 releases.
Also stocked in Erie County
- State Game Lands 101360 birds
- State Game Lands 10975 birds
- State Game Lands 15480 birds
- State Game Lands 155145 birds
- State Game Lands 16780 birds
- State Game Lands 19080 birds
- State Game Lands 191145 birds
- State Game Lands 218560 birds
- State Game Lands 263210 birds
- Erie Bluffs State Park165 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.