State Game Lands 173
Beaver County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,182 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 1,052 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.6738, -80.4695
Beaver County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 40 | 20 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 260 | 90 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 380 | 130 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 310 | 100 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 300 | 90 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 280 | 80 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 250 | 90 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 300 | 100 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 200 | 80 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,100 birds are shared between State Game Lands 173 and 3 other properties in Beaver County.State Game Lands 173's own share for the season is 1,182 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Beaver County
- State Game Lands 189430 birds
- State Game Lands 2851,288 birds
- Raccoon Creek State Park452 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.