State Game Lands 229
Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 3,200 pheasants over 9 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 · 40.6087, -76.4008
Schuylkill County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 360 | 130 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 640 | 230 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 820 | 300 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 650 | 230 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 640 | 230 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 610 | 210 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 770 | 290 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 750 | 270 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 480 | 170 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 7,780 birds are shared between State Game Lands 229 and 5 other properties in Schuylkill County.State Game Lands 229's own share for the season is 3,200 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Schuylkill County
- State Game Lands 160630 birds
- State Game Lands 2271,690 birds
- State Game Lands 257670 birds
- State Game Lands 329448 birds
- State Game Lands 80550 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.