State Game Lands 226
Columbia County · Pennsylvania · Northeast Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 3,124 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 4,358 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.1324, -76.5863
Columbia County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 170 | 60 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 310 | 110 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 380 | 130 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 310 | 120 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 310 | 110 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 300 | 110 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 220 | 80 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 260 | 100 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 260 | 100 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,440 birds are shared between State Game Lands 226 and 1 other property in Columbia County.State Game Lands 226's own share for the season is 3,124 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Columbia County
- State Game Lands 58410 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.