State Game Lands 187
Luzerne County · Pennsylvania · Northeast Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,019 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 8,326 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.0782, -75.8968
Luzerne County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 60 | 20 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 360 | 120 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 470 | 170 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 370 | 130 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 370 | 130 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 350 | 120 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 220 | 80 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 220 | 80 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 110 | 50 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,430 birds are shared between State Game Lands 187 and 4 other properties in Luzerne County.State Game Lands 187's own share for the season is 1,019 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Luzerne County
- State Game Lands 119997 birds
- Frances Slocum State Park250 birds
- Nescopeck State Park1,060 birds
- Ricketts Glen State Park775 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.