State Game Lands 24
Forest County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 988 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 8,736 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.4376, -79.2769
Forest County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 70 | 30 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 180 | 70 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 230 | 90 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 200 | 80 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 200 | 80 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 190 | 70 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 160 | 50 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 90 | 30 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 90 | 30 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 1,940 birds are shared between State Game Lands 24 and 2 other properties in Forest County.State Game Lands 24's own share for the season is 988 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Forest County
- Allegheny National Forest2,941 birds
- Tionesta Lake120 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.