State Game Lands 229
Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 3,445 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 2,887 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.6256, -76.3683
Schuylkill County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 390 | 140 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 700 | 250 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 930 | 340 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 750 | 270 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 740 | 260 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 720 | 250 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 670 | 240 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 820 | 290 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 520 | 180 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 8,460 birds are shared between State Game Lands 229 and 4 other properties in Schuylkill County.State Game Lands 229's own share for the season is 3,445 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Schuylkill County
- State Game Lands 160870 birds
- State Game Lands 2271,909 birds
- State Game Lands 257705 birds
- State Game Lands 329375 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.