State Game Lands 290
Dauphin County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 22–Oct 24
- 2026–27 plan
- 390 pheasants over 7 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 1,994 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.4211, -76.9971
Dauphin County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 240 | 70 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 300 | 120 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 260 | 100 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 240 | 90 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 240 | 80 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 160 | 50 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 0 | 0 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 1,950 birds are shared between State Game Lands 290 and 2 other properties in Dauphin County.State Game Lands 290's own share for the season is 390 birds over 7 releases.
Also stocked in Dauphin County
- State Game Lands 2111,480 birds
- State Game Lands 264400 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.