State Game Lands 169
Cumberland County · Pennsylvania · Southcentral Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 4,810 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 2,462 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.1671, -77.4934
Cumberland County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 280 | 100 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 450 | 150 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 590 | 210 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 470 | 160 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 470 | 160 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 450 | 150 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 310 | 90 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 310 | 90 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 310 | 90 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 4,840 birds are shared between State Game Lands 169 and 1 other property in Cumberland County.State Game Lands 169's own share for the season is 4,810 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Cumberland County
- State Game Lands 2301,550 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.