State Game Lands 248
Indiana County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 120 pheasants over 6 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 819 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.6206, -79.0801
Indiana County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 280 | 100 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 640 | 220 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 880 | 320 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 700 | 250 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 680 | 240 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 670 | 220 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 360 | 110 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 240 | 70 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 240 | 70 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 6,290 birds are shared between State Game Lands 248 and 6 other properties in Indiana County.State Game Lands 248's own share for the season is 120 birds over 6 releases.
Also stocked in Indiana County
- State Game Lands 2621,755 birds
- State Game Lands 2761,065 birds
- State Game Lands 332640 birds
- Conemaugh River Lake1,365 birds
- Mahoning Creek Lake635 birds
- Yellow Creek State Park260 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.