State Game Lands 43
Chester County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 2,790 pheasants over 6 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 2,462 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.1723, -75.8073
Chester County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 180 | 60 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 710 | 250 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 950 | 350 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 750 | 270 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 740 | 270 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 720 | 260 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 420 | 150 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 0 | 0 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 6,080 birds are shared between State Game Lands 43 and 2 other properties in Chester County.State Game Lands 43's own share for the season is 2,790 birds over 6 releases.
Also stocked in Chester County
- Chester Water Authority1,370 birds
- Struble Lake1,630 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.