State Game Lands 226
Columbia County · Pennsylvania · Northeast Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 2,977 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 · 41.1318, -76.5854
Columbia County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 200 | 60 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 370 | 130 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 460 | 160 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 380 | 140 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 380 | 140 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 370 | 130 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 220 | 70 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 300 | 120 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 300 | 120 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 4,050 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 2,977 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Columbia County
- State Game Lands 58320 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.