State Game Lands 46
Lancaster County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,348 pheasants over 7 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 6,095 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.2776, -76.2241
Lancaster County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 420 | 190 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 590 | 210 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 880 | 330 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 650 | 280 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 640 | 250 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 620 | 240 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 310 | 120 |
| 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 5,730 birds are shared between State Game Lands 46 and 2 other properties in Lancaster County.State Game Lands 46's own share for the season is 1,348 birds over 7 releases.
Also stocked in Lancaster County
- State Game Lands 2201,200 birds
- Muddy Run2,630 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.