State Game Lands 294
Mercer County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 130 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 423 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.3157, -80.2406
Mercer County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 190 | 60 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 580 | 200 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 780 | 280 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 650 | 250 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 650 | 240 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 630 | 230 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 510 | 190 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 340 | 130 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 340 | 120 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 6,370 birds are shared between State Game Lands 294 and 5 other properties in Mercer County.State Game Lands 294's own share for the season is 130 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Mercer County
- State Game Lands 130170 birds
- State Game Lands 2702,125 birds
- State Game Lands 2841,670 birds
- Maurice K. Goddard State Park140 birds
- Shenango River Lake1,565 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.