State Game Lands 24
Forest County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 760 pheasants over 7 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 8,736 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.4493, -79.2708
Forest County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 70 | 30 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 190 | 70 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 260 | 100 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 230 | 90 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 230 | 80 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 210 | 70 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 130 | 40 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 100 | 30 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 100 | 30 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 2,060 birds are shared between State Game Lands 24 and 1 other property in Forest County.State Game Lands 24's own share for the season is 760 birds over 7 releases.
Also stocked in Forest County
- Tionesta Lake70 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.