State Game Lands 42
Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,213 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 15,423 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.3462, -79.0337
Westmoreland County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 30 | 10 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 370 | 110 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 540 | 180 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 420 | 140 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 420 | 140 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 380 | 110 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 210 | 60 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 200 | 60 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 160 | 50 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,590 birds are shared between State Game Lands 42 and 4 other properties in Westmoreland County.State Game Lands 42's own share for the season is 1,213 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Westmoreland County
- Cedar Creek Park214 birds
- Hanson Aggregates140 birds
- Loyalhanna Lake1,640 birds
- Mammoth Park195 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.