State Game Lands 247
Armstrong County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,230 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 458 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.7741, -79.5665
Armstrong County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 150 | 50 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 480 | 170 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 590 | 230 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 490 | 170 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 490 | 170 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 470 | 160 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 410 | 140 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 50 | 20 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 40 | 20 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 4,300 birds are shared between State Game Lands 247 and 5 other properties in Armstrong County.State Game Lands 247's own share for the season is 1,230 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Armstrong County
- State Game Lands 1051,165 birds
- State Game Lands 137395 birds
- State Game Lands 287415 birds
- Crooked Creek160 birds
- Limestone Run650 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.