State Game Lands 188
Snyder County · Pennsylvania · Southcentral Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,474 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 1,634 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.7831, -77.1852
Snyder County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 250 | 80 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 310 | 110 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 410 | 130 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 340 | 110 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 330 | 110 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 320 | 100 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 140 | 40 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 200 | 70 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 220 | 80 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,350 birds are shared between State Game Lands 188 and 2 other properties in Snyder County.State Game Lands 188's own share for the season is 1,474 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Snyder County
- State Game Lands 1941,050 birds
- State Game Lands 212715 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.