State Game Lands 304
Butler County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 175 pheasants over 6 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 457 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.8766, -79.7036
Butler County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 310 | 120 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 380 | 140 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 510 | 190 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 420 | 160 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 410 | 150 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 410 | 140 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 260 | 90 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 160 | 50 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 150 | 40 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 4,090 birds are shared between State Game Lands 304 and 2 other properties in Butler County.State Game Lands 304's own share for the season is 175 birds over 6 releases.
Also stocked in Butler County
- State Game Lands 953,015 birds
- Moraine State Park620 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.