State Game Lands 43
Chester County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 2,760 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 · 40.1758, -75.7824
Chester County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 170 | 60 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 650 | 230 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 840 | 310 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 660 | 240 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 650 | 240 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 640 | 230 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 490 | 180 |
| 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 5,590 birds are shared between State Game Lands 43 and 1 other property in Chester County.State Game Lands 43's own share for the season is 2,760 birds over 6 releases.
Also stocked in Chester County
- Struble Lake960 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.